General Orders of Division III

In RE the Use of Initials or Pseudonyms for Child Victims or Child Witnesses

In light of the increased availability of court documents through electronic sources, the Court concludes that additional steps are required to protect the privacy interests of children. Accordingly, it is hereby

ORDERED that in all opinions, orders and rulings, this Court shall use initials or pseudonyms in place of the names of all witnesses or victims known to have been under the age of 18 at the time of any event in the case. It is further

ORDERED that in all pleadings, motions and briefs filed with this Court all parties shall use initials or pseudonyms in place of the names of all child witnesses or any victims known to have been under the age of 18 at the time of any event in the case.

DATED: June 18, 2012

FOR THE COURT:

KEVIN M.KORSMO
CHIEF JUDGE