IN SB0246

Names of child victims and child witnesses must be redacted in all criminal action documents and replaced with descriptive anonymous designators (e.g., "Child Witness No. 1"); initials and familial relationship references are prohibited

Redaction requirements expand beyond probable cause affidavits to cover all documents filed in criminal actions, including prosecutions, appeals, postconviction proceedings, and law enforcement investigation documents

Addresses, email addresses, dates of birth, and telephone numbers of witnesses and victims must be redacted from criminal action documents

Official court reporters must comply with the new redaction requirements when preparing transcripts in criminal actions

Age threshold for child sex offense victim protections regarding depositions increases from 16 to 17 years old, effective July 1, 2026