On September 29, 2025, Chief Judge Beaverstock entered an administrative order restricting access to sealed documents effective immediately. Sealed documents will continue to be filed in CM/ECF under existing procedures, but will no longer be accessible or viewable by electronic means. A party with the right to access a sealed document may request a paper copy by contacting the Clerk’s Office. Because sealed documents filed in CM/ECF will no longer be accessible or viewable electronically, service cannot be accomplished through CM/ECF. Parties will have to serve sealed documents by other appropriate means as provided by the Federal Rules of Procedure. The court will serve sealed documents in paper by mail.

For more information and a copy of the administrative order, visit the General Orders page and click on the link in the final bullet point.

You can contact the Clerk’s Office with any questions at (251) 690-2371 or by using the Contact Form under Contact > Clerk of Court.