Are restricted access family law documents accessible to an interested party?
Only if access is granted by the court. In order to be granted access, you must first file a Motion and Declaration to Allow Access to Records Under GR 22 (h)(2) with the court of record and schedule your motion for a hearing (you can get the form at: Motion and Declaration to Allow Access to Records Under GR 22 (h)(2)). If the court grants your motion, you will need to submit an Order Re: Access to Records Under GR 22(h)(2) (you can get the form at: Order Re: Access to Records Under GR 22(h)(2)). What happens when the court orders a document or case sealed? The public cannot view or copy sealed documents or sealed case records. However, records showing the existence of the sealed documents or cases are available to the public unless specifically restricted by statute. Is there a rule that governs access to court records in courts of limited jurisdiction (district and municipal courts)? Yes. In addition to the General Rules (including GR 31), Administrative Rule for Courts of Limited J
