Court Rules

Williamson County District Courts Sealing & Redaction Procedures

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Procedures for filing sealed or redacted documents, including required motions and formats. This page is scoped to Williamson County District Courts; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.

A motion for approval of investigator or expert expenses must be submitted under seal when allowed by law and must follow the procedures in the IDC Plan.

Expenses incurred related to use of an investigator or expert in the defense of a case shall follow the procedures set forth in the Williamson County District Courts and County Courts at Law Indigent Defense Plan ("IDC Plan") (see Sec. IX (B)(2) and (3)), including filing a motion for approval of such costs, submitted under seal as allowed by law.

The order does not authorize either party to seal court filings or proceedings.

This Order does not authorize either party to seal court filings or court proceedings.

The Court will determine whether there is good cause to allow filing protected health information under seal if the parties request it.

The Court will make a good cause determination for filing under seal if the parties seek to file Plaintiff’s protected health information under seal.

Common questions about Williamson County District Courts sealing & redaction procedures

How does Williamson County District Courts handle sealed or redacted filings?

Williamson County District Courts rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. A motion for approval of investigator or expert expenses must be submitted under seal when allowed by law and must follow the procedures in the IDC Plan.

View ruleSource: page 1, section STANDING ORDER ON MOTIONS FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO INVESTIGATORS AND EXPERTS IN CRIMINAL MATTERS BEFORE THE DISTRICT COURTS