16.07 Motions to Rescind an Order Sealing or Impounding a File Motions to Rescind an Order Sealing or Impounding a File
A person or entity seeking access to a sealed or impounded case, records or document, regardless of whether they were a party in the original case and regardless of whether the case is pending or closed may, upon the proper filing of an appearance and if required, paying the appropriate filing fee, file a motion requesting the Order sealing or impounding the case, records or document be rescinded.
The motion should be titled "Motion to Rescind Order Sealing File" or "Motion to Rescind Order Impounding File", whichever is more appropriate.
Upon the proper filing of a "Motion to Rescind Order Sealing File" or "Motion to Rescind Order Impounding File", within 14 days the clerk shall set the motion for hearing before the judge who ordered the case, records or documents to be sealed or impounded. If the judge ordering the case, records or documents sealed or impounded is no longer available or cannot hear the motion within the 14 days setforth by this rule, then the case shall be referred to the Chief Judge or his or her designee for review.
Signed: 10/91
Amended: 9/03