WI AB834

Child victims and child witnesses of human trafficking crimes must be provided courtroom supports that the court finds necessary to protect their health, safety, or liberty

Identifying information of child victims and child witnesses in human trafficking cases must be sealed and cannot be disclosed to the public by default

Courts may order disclosure of a child's identifying information only after a hearing that considers the child's health, safety, and liberty and determines disclosure serves the interest of justice

Applies to both criminal proceedings and civil actions related to human trafficking violations under Wisconsin statutes 940.302 and 948.051