The Office of the Clerk is now imaging CIVIL pleadings for posting to WebPACER
through the court's Internet website. Any subscriber to WebPACER will be able to read, download,
store and print the full content of imaged documents. The clerk's office is not imaging or posting
documents sealed or otherwise restricted by court order.
You should not include sensitive information in any document filed with the court unless
such inclusion is necessary and relevant to the case. You must remember that any personal
information not otherwise protected will be made available over the Internet via WebPACER. If
sensitive information must be included, the following personal data identifiers must be partially
redacted from the pleading, whether it is filed traditionally or electronically: Social Security
number, financial account numbers, dates of birth and the names of minor children.
In compliance with the E-Government Act of 2002, a party wishing to file a document
containing the personal data identifiers specified above may file an unredacted document under
seal. This document shall be retained by the court as part of the record. The court may, however,
still require the party to file a redacted copy for the public file.
In addition, exercise caution when filing documents that contain the following:
1) Personal identifying number, such as driver's license number;
2) medical records, treatment and diagnosis;
3) employment history;
4) individual financial information; and
5) proprietary or trade secret information.
Counsel is strongly urged to share this notice with all clients so that an informed
decision about the inclusion of certain materials may be made. If a redacted document is filed, it
is the sole responsibility of counsel and the parties to be sure that all pleadings comply with the
rules of this court requiring redaction of personal data identifiers. The Clerk will not review
each pleading for redaction.
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