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Access, Service, and Management of Sealed Documents in the Eastern District of Oklahoma

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

On September 29, 2025, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma issued a general order outlining new procedures regarding the service, access, and management of sealed and restricted documents.  A link to the General Order is below:

GO_25-13.pdf

Under these new procedures, sealed documents will continue to be filed in CM/ECF under the Court’s existing procedures.

However, once filed, sealed documents will no longer be accessible or viewable electronically through CM/ECF to the filer or other litigants.  Service of sealed documents must be made outside of CM/ECF as provided by the Federal Rules of Procedure and the Court’s Local Rules.  The Court will serve sealed orders and court notices by U.S. mail or in-person pick-up.  Persons authorized to view sealed documents may request a copy by contacting the Clerk’s Office.

For more information, please visit the Sealed & Ex Parte Attorney Filing Instructions | Eastern District of Oklahoma | United States District Court section of our website. 

For additional questions, contact the Clerk’s Office by phone at (918) 684-7920 or by email at cm-ecfintake_oked@oked.uscourts.gov.