Van Zandt 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

Before allowing someone to view a covered document or another person’s witness statement, the possessor must redact the listed personal and identifying information.

Before allowing anyone to view a document or the witness statement of another under this subsection, the person possessing the information SHALL redact the address, telephone number, driver's license number, social security number, date of birth, and any bank account or other identifying numbers contained in the document or witness statement.

Common questions about Van Zandt County District Court sealing & redaction procedures

How does Van Zandt County District Court handle sealed or redacted filings?

Judge Chris Martin: Before allowing someone to view a covered document or another person’s witness statement, the possessor must redact the listed personal and identifying information.

View rule Official source Source: page 1, section Pre-Trial Disclosures

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