a. Sealed Documents to be Filed Electronically. A motion to file documents under
seal is filed electronically, unless prohibited by law. If the motion is granted, the
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sealed documents are also filed electronically. Sealed filings are explained in the
CM/ECF Administrative Procedures Manual.
b. Sealed filings do not Produce Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). When a
pleading is electronically filed under seal, the CM/ECF system does not produce a
Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). The filer must serve the pleading by an
alternate method.
