Motion to Seal Document

  1. Click Bankruptcy or Adversary Menu
  2. Click Motions/Applications
  3. Enter the bankruptcy case number, or adversary proceeding number.

    **When following the steps below, click the Next button to navigate to the next screen.

  4. Select Seal Document (Motion) from the event list.
  5. At the Select the Party screen, select the party you represent. If the party is not listed, click on Add/Create New Party.
  6. The attorney association screen will appear if the attorney/party association does not yet exist. The check box is preselected.
  7. Browse, verify, and attach the document.
  8. Has the document to be sealed already been filed?
    • If Yes, click here to continue.
    • If No, do not check the box Refer to existing event(s)?.
  9. On the Docket Text:Modify as Appropriate screen, enter a description of the document to be filed under seal in the open text field.
  10. Review final docket text.
  11. NEF Displays
  12. Prepare the order granting the motion.