Eastern District of California Sealing & Redaction Procedures

Sealing/redaction requires court approval; direct to Judge Drozd if he decides the motion.

Source text: No document will be sealed, nor shall a redacted be filed, without the prior approval of the court. If a document for which sealing or redaction is sought relates to the record on a motion to be decided by Judge Drozd, the request to seal or redact should be directed to him and not the assigned Magistrate Judge.

All requests to seal or redact documents require prior court approval, must comply with Local Rules 140 and 141, and follow specified electronic filing and email submission procedures.

Source text: No document will be sealed, nor shall a redacted be filed, without the prior approval of the court. If a document for which sealing or redaction is sought relates to the record on a motion to be decided by Judge Drozd, the request to seal or redact should be directed to him and not the assigned Magistrate Judge. All requests to seal or redact shall be governed by Local Rules 141 (sealing) and 140 (redaction). Protective orders covering the discovery phase shall not govern the filing of sealed or redacted documents on the public docket. The court will only consider requests to seal or redact filed by the proponent of sealing or redaction. If a party plans to make a filing that includes material an opposing party has identified as confidential and potentially subject to sealing or redacting, the filing party shall provide the opposing party with sufficient notice in advance of filing to allow for the seeking of an order of sealing or redaction from the court. Pursuant to Local Rule 141, a Notice of Request to Seal Document(s) must be filed electronically. The Request to Seal, a proposed sealing order (in Word), and all documents covered by the request must be emailed to dadorders@caed.uscourts.gov. If the request is approved and notice of electronic filing of the sealing order is received, all documents covered by the order must be emailed to ApprovedSealed@caed.uscourts.gov for filing under seal.

Documents cannot be sealed or redacted without prior court approval, except as required by Local Rule 140.

Source text: No document will be sealed, nor shall a redacted document be filed, without the prior approval of the Court, unless such redaction is required by Local Rule 140.

Sealing requests must comply with Local Rule 141 and FRCP, state opposition status, and allow 3 days for opposition/non-opposition.

Source text: All requests for sealing must comply with the requirements of Local Rule 141 and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Additionally, the moving party must clearly state in their motion whether or not the request is opposed by another party. If the request is opposed or the moving party does not state that the motion to seal is unopposed, all other parties must submit either an opposition or notice of non-opposition within three days of the date of service of the Notice of Request to Seal Documents. See Local Rule 141(c).

Sealing requests must be filed electronically with specific email addresses and include proposed order in Word format.

Source text: Pursuant to Local Rule 141, a Notice of Request to Seal Document(s) must be filed electronically. The Request to Seal, a proposed sealing order (in Word), and all documents covered by the request must be emailed to DJCorders@caed.uscourts.gov. If the request is approved and notice of electronic filing is received, the approved order must be emailed to ApprovedSealed@caed.uscourts.gov for filing under seal.

Protective orders don't govern public docket sealing; proponent must file sealing requests and provide advance notice to opposing parties.

Source text: Protective orders covering the discovery phase shall not govern the filing of sealed or redacted documents on the public docket. The court will only consider requests to seal or redact filed by the proponent of sealing or redaction. If a party plans to make a filing that includes material an opposing party has identified as confidential and potentially subject to sealing or redacting, the filing party shall provide the opposing party with sufficient notice in advance of filing to allow for the seeking of an order of sealing or redaction from the court.

Documents cannot be sealed or redacted without court approval unless required by Local Rule 140.

Source text: No document will be sealed, nor shall a redacted document be filed, without the prior approval of the Court, unless such redaction is required by Local Rule 140.

Sealing/redaction requests for motions before Judge Calabretta must be directed to him, not the Magistrate Judge.

Source text: If a document for which sealing or redaction is sought relates to the record on a motion to be decided by Judge Calabretta, the request to seal or redact should be directed to him and not the assigned Magistrate Judge.

Sealing requests must comply with Local Rule 141 and FRCP, with opposition/non-opposition required within 3 days.

Source text: All requests for sealing must comply with the requirements of Local Rule 141 and Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. Additionally, the moving party must clearly state in their motion whether or not the request is opposed by another party. If the request is opposed or the moving party does not state that the motion to seal is unopposed, all other parties must submit either an opposition or notice of non-opposition within three days of the date of service of the Notice of Request to Seal Documents. See Local Rule 141(c).

Sealing requests must be filed electronically with specific email addresses for submission and approval.

Source text: Pursuant to Local Rule 141, a Notice of Request to Seal Document(s) must be filed electronically. The Request to Seal, a proposed sealing order (in Word), and all documents covered by the request must be emailed to DJCorders@caed.uscourts.gov. If the request is approved and notice of electronic emailed to ApprovedSealed@caed.uscourts.gov for filing under seal.

Protective orders don't govern sealed/redacted filings; proponent must file sealing requests; advance notice required for confidential material.

Source text: Protective orders covering the discovery phase shall not govern the filing of sealed or redacted documents on the public docket. The Court will only consider requests to seal or redact filed by the proponent of sealing or redaction. If a party plans to make a filing that includes material an opposing party has identified as confidential and potentially subject to sealing or redacting, the filing party shall provide the opposing party with sufficient notice in advance of filing to allow for the seeking of an order of sealing or redaction from the court.

Sealing/redaction requires prior court approval except LR 140 redaction; requests for Judge Calabretta motions go to him, all requests governed by LR 141 and 140.

Source text: No document will be sealed, nor shall a redacted document be filed, without the prior approval of the Court, unless such redaction is required by Local Rule 140. If a document for which sealing or redaction is sought relates to the record on a motion to be decided by Judge Calabretta, the request to seal or redact should be directed to him and not the assigned Magistrate Judge. All requests to seal or redact shall be governed by Local Rules 141 (sealing) and 140 (redaction).

Sealing requests must comply with LR 141 and FRCP; moving party must state if request is opposed.

Source text: All requests for sealing must comply with the requirements of Local Rule 141 and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Additionally, the moving party must clearly state in their motion whether or not the request is opposed by another party.

Sealing request materials must be emailed to DJCorders; approved documents emailed to ApprovedSealed for filing under seal.

Source text: The Request to Seal, a proposed sealing order (in Word), and all documents covered by the request must be emailed to DJCorders@caed.uscourts.gov. If the request is approved and notice of electronic filing of the sealing order is received, all documents covered by the order must be emailed to ApprovedSealed@caed.uscourts.gov for filing under seal.

Discovery protective orders do not govern sealed/redacted public docket filings; only proponent of sealing may file requests.

Source text: Protective orders covering the discovery phase shall not govern the filing of sealed or redacted documents on the public docket. The court will only consider requests to seal or redact filed by the proponent of sealing or redaction.

Filing parties must seek sealing/redaction order if including material opposing party identified as confidential.

Source text: If a party plans to make a filing that includes material an opposing party has identified as confidential and potentially subject to sealing or redacting, the filing party shall seek an order of sealing or redaction from the court.

Court approval required before sealing or redacting documents.

Source text: No document will be sealed, nor shall a redacted document be filed, without the prior approval of the court.

Sealing/redaction requests for Judge Coggins' motions go directly to Judge Coggins.

Source text: If a document for which sealing or redaction is sought relates to the record on a motion to be decided by Judge Coggins, the request to seal or redact should be directed to Judge Coggins and not the assigned Magistrate Judge.

Advance notice required to opposing party before filing confidential material.

Source text: If a party plans to make a filing that includes material an opposing party has identified as confidential and potentially subject to sealing or redaction, the filing party shall provide the opposing party with sufficient notice in advance of filing to allow for the opposing party to seek an order of sealing or redaction from the court.

Protective orders don't govern sealed/redacted filings; only proponent can request.

Source text: Protective orders covering the discovery phase shall not govern the filing of sealed or redacted documents on the public docket. The court will only consider requests to seal or redact filed by the proponent of sealing or redaction.

Counsel must refer to Local Rule 141 for all sealed document procedures.

Source text: 4. Counsel are required to refer to Local Rule 141 Re Sealed Document Procedures