Redaction Guidelines and Forms

Beginning March 4, 2024 (See Order M274-21), filers must remove personal information from briefs AND motions in certain civil and criminal cases (see previous orders) and a reminder that all redaction forms must be included at the end of the document being filed, not as a separate document. If a redacted version of a brief or motion is filed, an unredacted copy must be filed as well.

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.

REDACTION CERTIFICATION For CIVIL CASES (PDF)  Required form for case types listed above

REDACTION CERTIFICATION For CRIMINAL CASES (PDF)  Required form for case types listed above

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (PDF)  Common questions about the redaction project

REDACTION TIPS (PDF)  Tips for removing information from your documents