Jefferson County Circuit Court, Wisconsin Sealing & Redaction Procedures
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Procedures for filing sealed or redacted documents, including required motions and formats.
The court may seal a victim’s or witness’s name and identifying information at an initial appearance or other proceeding upon a written motion filed before or at the hearing.
In order to comply with Wis. Const. art. 1, § 9m(2) and § 950.04(1v) (ag), Wis. Stats., the court may order victim or witness name and other identifying information sealed at the time of initial appearance or other proceedings upon written motion filed prior to, or, at the time of hearing.
How does Jefferson County Circuit Court, Wisconsin handle sealed or redacted filings?
A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings in Jefferson County Circuit Court, Wisconsin. The court may seal a victim’s or witness’s name and identifying information at an initial appearance or other proceeding upon a written motion filed before or at the hearing.
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