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Motion to Redact

Updated 12/1/2020

In General

Use this event when a document already on the court record includes a protected personal identifier:

  • An individual's full Social Security Number -should be last 4 digits only;
  • An individual's full birth date - should be year only;
  • The name of a minor child - should be initials only; and
  • A full financial account number - should be last four digits only.

This event will create an entry on the public docket but the PDF of the document will be restricted and may only be viewed by the filer and the court, unless the court orders otherwise.

See also: Guideline on Sealed and Redacted Documents

Process Overview

  • Prepare motion using local form H9037A for adversary proceedings or local form H9037B for bankruptcy cases.
  • Serve motion on individual whose personal information has been disclosed, debtor, trustee and Office of United States Trustee.
  • File motion. $28 filing fee is due, unless you represent the individual whose personal identifier was disclosed.

Hearing

A hearing is not required.

Forms  

Motion to Redact (AP) (H9037A)
Motion to Redact (BK) (H9037B)

References

FRBP 9037; LBR9037-1

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Select Bankruptcy or Adversary > Motions.
  • Enter Case Number.
  • Select Redact (Motion)(FEE 26).
  • Carefully read the message that displays:

This event will create an entry on the public docket but the PDF of the document will be restricted and may only be viewed by the filer and the court, unless the court orders otherwise.

  • Click Browse/Choose File and upload PDF.
  • Read the message and answer the question.

  • If you answered No:
    • Information regarding the court's policy regarding payment of filing fees display. Read it carefully.
    • Fee screen displays. If you are filing an amended motion and have already paid the filing fee, change the fee amount to 0.00.  
  • Skip the Joint Filing screen.
  • Select Party filer. If the party is not listed, view instructions on adding a new party to the case.
  • The Attorney/Party Association screen displays if the association does not already exist. Carefully read the message in red.
  • Modify docket, if appropriate.  
  • Verify final docket text. Click Next to complete the filing.
  • The Notice of Electronic Filing displays. This is the verification that the document has been electronically filed.
  • A Summary of current charges displays in a separate window.  Click Pay Now or Continue Filing.

Next Steps