Minn. Gen. R. Prac. 11.04

As amended through October 28, 2024

Rule 11.04 - When Documents May Be Filed as Non-Public

Non-public documents may be filed as "confidential documents" or as "sealed documents."

A person may submit a document for filing as a "confidential document" or "sealed document" only if one of these circumstances exists:

(a) The court has issued an order permitting the filing of the particular document or class of documents under seal or as confidential.

(b) This rule or any applicable court rule, court order, or statute expressly authorizes or requires filing under seal or as confidential.

(c) The filer files a motion for leave to file as confidential or under seal not later than at the time of submission of the document.

The court may require a filing party to specify the authority for asserting that a filing is a "confidential document" or "sealed document." For purposes of this rule, the terms "confidential document" and "sealed document" shall have the meanings set forth in Rule 14.01. Additional requirements for electronically submitting a document as confidential or sealed in the E-Filing System are set forth in Rule 14.06.

Upon review, the court may modify the designation of any document incorrectly designated as confidential or sealed and shall provide prompt notice of any such change to the person who filed the document.

Minn. Gen. R. Prac. 11.04

Amended effective 7/1/2015; amended effective 1/1/2021.