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Confidential Information Form Under Civil Code Section 1708.85 or 1708.89

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2026

This form is used in civil cases involving the release of sexually explicit images or doxing to tell the court what private information has been left out of the documents filed. It helps protect the privacy of the person who started the case.

The court describes it as: In a case about the release of sexually explicit images without a person’s consent, confidentially give the court information that, to protect the privacy of the person who started the case, was not included in papers you filed in court.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when a case is brought under specific parts of the Civil Code related to sexually explicit material or doxing. It is used to keep certain personal details private from the public record.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who must file this form?
Parties who bring a case under Civil Code section 1708.85 or 1708.89, or any other party required to redact identifying information, must file this form with the court.
What does this form ask for?
It asks the filer to state if the case involves sexually explicit material or doxing, and to list any identifying information that has been removed or hidden (redacted) from the documents.
Is this form used for every document?
A copy of this form must be filed and served every time a pleading or document is filed that has identifying characteristics redacted.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2026.

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