(a) The judge, prosecutor or any officer of the law to whom the complaint has been
referred to may, whenever necessary to ensure a fair and impartial proceeding and
after considering all circumstances for the best interest of the child conduct a closeddoor investigation, prosecution or trial;
(b) The name and personal circumstances of the child, including the child's
immediate family, or any other information tending to establish his/her identity shall
not be disclosed to the public;
(c) Any record regarding a child shall be confidential and kept under seal. Except
upon written request and order of the court, a record shall be released only to the
following:
(1) Members of the court staff for administrative use;
(2) The prosecuting attorney;
(3) Defense counsel;
(4) The guardian ad litem;
(5) Agents of investigating law enforcement agencies and
(6) Other persons as determined by the court.
(d) Any form of child pornography that is part of the court records shall be subject to
a protective order that provides as follows:
(1) Any form of child pornography may be viewed only by the parties, their
counsel, their expert witness and guardian ad litem;
(2) Neither form of child pornography nor any portion thereof shall be
divulged to any other person, except as necessary for investigation,
prosecution or trial; and
(3) No person shall be granted access to any form of child pornography or
any part thereof unless he/she signs a written affirmation that he/she has
received and read a copy of the protection order; that he/she submits to the
jurisdiction of the court with respect to the protective order; and that, in case
of violation thereof, he/she will be subject to the contempt power of the court;
and
(e) In cases when prosecution or trial is conducted behind closed doors, it shall be
unlawful for any editor, publisher and reporter or columnist in case of printed
materials, announcer or producer in case of television and radio, producer and
director of a film in case of the movie industry, or any person utilizing the tri-media
facilities or information technology to publish or broadcast the names of the victims of
any case of child pornography.
Any violation of this provision shall be subject to the penalty provided for under Section 15(m) of this
Act.