As amended through December 3, 2024
Rule 2.4 - Sealing or Redacting Court Recordsa. Request to Seal or Redact Court Records; Service: Any person may request that the court seal or allow the filing of a redacted court record for a case subject to these rules by filing a written motion, or the court may, upon its own motion, initiate proceedings to seal or allow the filing of a redacted court record. A motion to seal or allow the filing of a redacted court record must disclose in its title that sealing or redaction is being sought. The motion must be served on all parties in accordance with the applicable Arizona rules of procedure for the case type.b. Hearing: The court may conduct a hearing on a motion to seal or on a motion to allow the filing of redacted court records.c. Grounds to Seal or Redact; Written Findings Required: The court may order court files and records, or any part thereof, to be sealed or redacted, provided the court makes written findings that sealing or redaction is justified by specific compelling interests that outweigh the public interest in access to the court record.Adopted Aug. 30, 2017, effective 1/2/2018.