Local Rule LOCAL RULE 9018-1: SEALED DOCUMENTS

LOCAL RULE 9018-1 SEALED DOCUMENTS

(a) Contents of Motion.

Prior to filing a paper in a case or proceeding, a filer may apply by motion for an order allowing the paper to be filed under seal as provided by 11 U.S.C. § 107 or as authorized by law. The motion must provide a non-confidential description of the paper to be sealed and must:

(1) state the reasons why sealing is necessary;

(2) state the reasons why less drastic alternatives to sealing the paper will not afford adequate protection;

(3) address the factors governing the sealing of papers as reflected in governing case law; and

(4) state whether permanent sealing is sought, and, if not, state how long the paper should remain under seal and how the paper should be handled upon unsealing.

(b) Submitting Proposed Order; Providing and Filing Paper.

(1) Submitting Proposed Order. If a movant is represented by a Filing User, the movant must submit a proposed order with any motion to file a paper under seal.

(2) Providing Copy of Paper to Court. A movant must promptly provide a copy of a paper requested to be filed under seal to the court. The paper must not be filed electronically with a motion and proposed order.

(3) Filing Paper. Following entry of an order authorizing the filing of a paper under seal:

(A) if the movant is represented by a Filing User, the movant must electronically file the paper using the proper event code in the court's CM/ECF System to automatically restrict access to the paper; or

(B) if the movant is an individual not represented by an attorney, the clerk's office will electronically file the paper using the proper event code in the court's CM/ECF System to automatically restrict access to the paper.