Courtesy copies are required for all covered filings. Details: 1 copy, delivery upon filing, by hand delivery. Chambers copies of sealed documents must be provided in sealed envelopes with title page attached.
Judge Otis D. Wright II's formatting rule includes file format paper. Sealed documents must be filed electronically only in public/non-sealed civil cases; criminal cases and fully sealed cases require paper filing; pro se parties cannot e-file sealed documents.
The rule requires proposed order. File application to seal and proposed order electronically.
The rule requires caption and case number. File Notice of Manual Filing for complete sealing package.
Parties may contact Judge Otis D. Wright II's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email FWS_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. Email chambers with PDF application, Word proposed order, and PDF sealed document.
Judge Otis D. Wright II's rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Process: file redacted on ecf, file unredacted to clerk, and file unredacted to chambers. File both complete and redacted versions when partial redaction possible.
File application to seal and proposed order electronically.
Proposed orders must include alternative signature line for denial.
Email chambers with PDF application, Word proposed order, and PDF sealed document.
No chambers copies needed; non-paper exhibits to Clerk's Office on USB only.
File Notice of Manual Filing for complete sealing package.
Document titles appear on public docket even when sealed.
File both complete and redacted versions when partial redaction possible.
Redacted portions must be bracketed and highlighted on unredacted copies.
Each item must be individually justified for sealing; blanket claims not allowed.
Document titles appear on public docket even when sealed.
Use generic cover sheet for documents with confidential titles.
Mandatory chambers copies and proposed orders for sealed documents
Sealed documents must be filed electronically only in public/non-sealed civil cases; criminal cases and fully sealed cases require paper filing; pro se parties cannot e-file sealed documents.
Serve NEF, sealed declaration, and unredacted document on opposing counsel.
Pro se parties cannot e-file sealed documents even if they have electronic filing permission.
Sealed documents must be filed using the “Under Seal Filing Events” menu; using regular motion events will make documents public.
Sealed documents are not accessible via NEF; filing party must serve sealed documents by other means and include certificate of service.
Proposed orders must be emailed to chambers; sealed documents require sealed envelope delivery with title page.
Chambers copies of sealed documents must be provided in sealed envelopes with title page attached.
Paper filing of sealed documents requires separate sealed envelopes with title page and PDF on CD.
Paper filing of sealed documents requires separate sealed envelopes with title page and PDF on CD.
Sealed documents must be marked with filing under seal language.
Docket entry text for sealed documents is public even if document is sealed.
Redacted documents must include 'REDACTED' in caption and docket text.
CM/ECF screen turns red when using sealed document events.
Application for Leave to File Under Seal requires declaration, proposed order, redacted and unredacted documents.
Application and redacted documents are public; declaration and unredacted documents are sealed.
Court order required to file any sealed document; Application for Leave to File Under Seal needed if no order obtained.
Document upload screen must turn red to confirm sealed filing; if not red, restart filing process.
Sealed document must be linked to an Order granting leave to file under seal.