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ShareRedaction Guidelines and Forms
May 1, 2024: eFilers only need to file one redaction certification form in each case. eFilers must file a redaction certification form one time to certify all personal information and identifiers, listed in Order M274-21, has been removed. To file your redaction certification form, use the drop-down menu in the eFiling system to select “Redaction Certification Form.” If a redacted version of a brief or motion is filed, an unredacted copy must be filed as well.
Please ensure that "dcappeals.gov" is marked as a "trusted sender" in your email account so that you will receive important notifications from the court.
Beginning June 1, 2023 (See Order M274-21), filers must remove personal information from briefs in certain criminal cases:
- Criminal Felony
- Criminal Misdemeanor
- Criminal Traffic
- Criminal Other
Beginning August 1, 2021 (see Order M274-21 PDF), filers must remove personal information from briefs in certain civil cases:
- Civil I
- Collections
- Contracts
- General Civil
- Landlord and Tenant
- Liens, Malpractice
- Merit Personnel
- Other Civil, Property, Real Property, Torts, and Vehicle Cases
To file your redacted brief, complete and attach a Redaction Certification then use the drop-down menu in the eFiling system to select "Redacted Brief." If you do not have an attorney and do not eFile, you can email efilehelp [at] dcappeals.gov (efilehelp[at]dcappeals[dot]gov) for help.
Required form for case types listed above
Required form for case types listed above
Common questions about the redaction project
Tips for removing information from your documents
