Court Rules

Douglas County District Court Sealing & Redaction Procedures

1 rule from official source documents

Procedures for filing sealed or redacted documents, including required motions and formats.

Criminal cases

Upon the prosecutor’s motion, the indictment must be sealed and its existence may not be disclosed until the defendant is in custody or admitted to bail, except as necessary to issue a warrant or summons.

Upon motion by the prosecutor, the court shall order the indictment to be sealed and no person may disclose the existence of the indictment until the defendant is in custody or has been admitted to bail, except when necessary for the issuance of a warrant or summons.

Common questions about Douglas County District Court sealing & redaction procedures

How does Douglas County District Court handle sealed or redacted filings?

A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings in Douglas County District Court. Upon the prosecutor’s motion, the indictment must be sealed and its existence may not be disclosed until the defendant is in custody or admitted to bail, except as necessary to issue a warrant or summons.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 2, section CHIEF JUDGE ORDER 2025-10