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Chief Judge James R. Sweeney II today issued a general order reflecting a nationwide change in how sealed documents may be accessed electronically. Effective immediately, only authorized court employees will have access to sealed documents in CM/ECF. Please see the full Public Announcement linked below.
Public Announcement Re: Electronic Access to Sealed Documents and Service of Sealed Documents
Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2071, Rule 83 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Rule 57 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana hereby gives public notice of the following: The Local Rules Advisory Committee for the Southern District of Indiana has recommended, and the District Court has authorized release for a period of public comment through October 14, 2025, the revision of certain Local Rules of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. Please see the Public Notice linked below for more details.
