A probable cause affidavit must be redacted as follows:

1. (1) References to the name of a child witness or victim in a case involving a sex offense allegedly committed against a child must be replaced with a descriptive anonymous designator, such as "Witness No. 1" or "Passenger". The use of initials and references to familial relationships should be avoided.
2. (2) References to the name of a person whose name is not required to be redacted under subdivision (1) must be redacted if the reference to the name could be used to identify a child whose name is required to be redacted under subdivision (1). The name shall be redacted in the manner described in subdivision (1).
3. (3) Addresses (mail or electronic mail), dates of birth, and telephone numbers of natural persons who are witnesses or victims shall be excluded from the redacted version of the probable cause affidavit.

As added by P.L.131-2025, SEC.4.