What Happens to Sealed Documents After the Case is Finally Disposed Of?

“Unless the presiding judge otherwise directs, all sealed documents maintained on paper will be deemed unsealed 60 days after final disposition of a case.  A party that desires that such a document remain sealed must move for this relief before the expiration of the 60-day period.  The clerk may store, transfer, or otherwise dispose of unsealed documents according to the procedure that governs publicly available court records.”  See L.R. 79.4.

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