(1)    In this section:

      (a)    “Victim” has the meaning given in s. 950.02 (4).

      (b)    “Witness” has the meaning given in s. 950.02 (5).

   (2)   If an area is available and use of the area is practical, a county shall provide a waiting area for a victim or witness to use during court proceedings that is separate from any area used by the defendant, the defendant’s relatives and defense witnesses. If a separate waiting area is not available or its use is not practical, a county shall provide other means to minimize the contact between the victim or witness and the defendant, the defendant’s relatives and defense witnesses during court proceedings.