Delaware

Delinquency and dependency proceedings: All juvenile court proceedings in Delaware are private with the exception of felony cases, which are open to the public. Del. Code Ann. tit. 10, § 1063 (2012).

Delinquency and dependency records: All juvenile court records likewise are private, although the court may consider “publication in the public interest.” In delinquency cases, if the crime is a felony or class A misdemeanor, the clerk of the family court or any state or local police authority may release the name and address of the minor and his or her parents’ names if requested by a “responsible representative of public information media.” Id.

Restrictions on coverage: Delaware law allows victims and witnesses 10 years old or younger to testify in child abuse cases outside the presence of the defendant via closed-circuit television. Id. tit. 11, § 3514. Moreover, in any criminal case, witnesses 11 years old or younger may testify outside the presence of the defendant via video-recorded testimony. The law does not specify whether the media and public may remain in the courtroom during this testimony, although it does state that the videotape is subject to a protective order by the court to protect the witness’ privacy. Id. § 3511.