Motion to Redact

Last Updated: December 1, 2019

Filing Requirements:

• Motion to Redact:

• • The bankruptcy case does not need to be reopened.

  • No notice required.

  • The motion MUST identify the proposed redaction.

  • The motion MUST include the docket or proof of claim number of the document to be redacted.  

  • The proposed redacted document MUST be attached to your motion. (File the redacted document as an attachment in the motion event, rather than including it in the motion PDF.  See step-by-step procedures.)
    

  • A single motion may relate to more than one unredacted document.

• Filing Fee.  (Redaction Fee charged per affected case.)

• Proof of Service, if applicable.
  
  Note: The motion must be served on the debtor(s), debtors' attorney, Trustee, U.S. Trustee, and any person whose private data is being redacted.

• Court will enter text order.

1. Log into CM/ECF.

2. Select [Bankruptcy> Motions/Applications]

3. Enter the case number (e.g., xx-xxxxx).

4. Select [Redact (Fee Per Case)] from the event list.

5. Select the party filer. If the party is not listed, click on Add/Create New Party.
   
   Note:  The Attorney/Party Association screen may appear. If your party selection was correct, check the box to create an association.

6. Enter a "y or n" if proof of service is included with the motion.
   
   Note:  The Motion and Proof of Service may be a single PDF.  The Motion must be the first document in your PDF.

7. Browse to select the Motion (PDF file). Select the "Yes" radio button for attachments to document (PDF file). Click Next.
   
   

8. On the next screen:
   
   Part 1) Browse for redacted document.
   Part 2) In Description box, type name of document.
   Part 3) Click "Add to List".
   
   If you have additional attachments, return to Part 1) of this screen and repeat process.  When all attachments are added, click Next.

9. Select the previously filed document this Motion relates to, or type in Proof of Claim Number in docket text.

10. Leave Receipt field blank and click [Next] to pay by internet or ACH.

11. Verify the final docket text; if correct, click [Next] to submit your document(s).
    
    Note: The Notice of Electronic Filing displays, giving you the document number. Copies of this notice are immediately emailed to all participants who receive electronic notification in the case.