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Order to Redact or Seal

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective June 1, 2024

This form is an official court order used when someone asks the judge to hide or black out parts of court records. It records whether the judge agrees that keeping certain information private or safe is more important than letting the public see the full court record.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used after a hearing where one of the parties asks the court to either seal (hide entirely) or redact (black out parts of) documents in the case file.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
This form is an order signed by the Judge or Court Commissioner after a hearing. It records the court's decision on a motion filed by a party.
What does the court decide on this form?
The court decides if it is necessary to redact or seal documents based on privacy or safety concerns. It also lists which documents are sealed or redacted and who can view them.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect June 1, 2024.

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