Redacting Personal Identifiers in Court Filings.
A party must redact the personal identifiers listed in Fed. R. Civ. P. 5.2 in every
court filing.
Redaction of Protected Information.
(1) A protective order entered under Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(c) may include a
redaction requirement for public filings.
(2) The court may, on its own or on a party’s motion, order redaction of
protected information in public court filings. When a party requests
redaction of protected information, they must proceed under DUCivR 7-1.
Reviewing Transcripts to Redact Personal Identifiers.
(1) Within 14 days after receiving notice that a court reporter has filed an
original transcript, a party must review the following transcript sections for
personal identifiers:
(A) opening and closing statements made on the party’s behalf;
(B) statements of the party;
(C) the testimony of any witnesses called by the party; and
(D) any other portion of the transcript if ordered by the court.
(2) If no redactions are necessary, no action is needed, and the transcript will
be electronically available on PACER 90 days after a court reporter files the
original transcript.
Procedure for Redacting Transcripts.
If redaction is required:
(1) within 21 days after receiving notice that a transcript has been filed, a
party must file a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction;
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(2) within 42 days after receiving notice that a transcript has been filed, a
party must file a Redaction Request, specifically identifying the page and
line number and the specific redaction requested; and
(3) within 63 days after filing the transcript, a court reporter must make the
requested redactions and file the redacted transcript.
