Local Rule 9018-1: Sealed Documents

LOCAL RULE 9018-1 Sealed Documents A. Requesting a Document be Sealed: A motion to file documents under seal shall contain allegations that show the basis for the necessity of a sealing order. A proposed order granting the motion shall accompany the motion to seal and both the motion and order shall be filed electronically unless permission is granted by the Court for conventional filing.

B. Procedures: Documents ordered to be placed under seal must be filed conventionally in a manner prescribed by the Administrative Procedures authorized by the "Order Adopting Case Management/Electronic Case Filing" in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Virginia, unless specifically ordered by the Court.