SC-D — Filing & Service

SC-D requires CM/ECF filing of all civil documents. Sealing requires a mandatory motion-to-seal procedure with public notice on the docket.

Mechanics

• CM/ECF filing (Local Civ. R. 5.02): Mandatory.
• Sealing (Local Civ. R. 5.03): Mandatory motion-to-seal procedure.
• Party files a Motion to Seal accompanied by a memorandum, attachments, and supporting materials.
• The clerk provides public notice of the motion on the docket.
• Failure to obtain prior approval results in summary denial of the sealing request.
• Discovery materials filing (Local Civ. R. 5.01): Not filed; retained by the party serving or taking the deposition.
• After-hours filings: Procedure for emergency filings between 4:30 p.m. and 12:00 midnight.

For the trap on the mandatory motion-to-seal procedure with public notice, see Watchpoints #2.