***Electronic Access & Service of Sealed Documents***

The Administrative Office (AO) has implementing a new Sealed Document Security (SDS) system (a.k.a "the Vault") to enhance protection of sealed and restricted filings. Under this system:

• Sealed/restricted documents are stored in a secure system and are not available for electronic viewing or service via CM/ECF.
• Service must be completed outside of CM/ECF (e.g., by mail), consistent with applicable rules. 
• The Court will serve its sealed/restricted orders by mail until further notice.

Parties authorized to access sealed documents may request copies through the Records Department (fees may apply).

***Important - Immigration Cases (28 U.S.C. § 2241)***

Under Fed.R. Civ. P. 5.2(c), remote public access limits apply automatically in certain case types, including Social Security and immigration matters.

• Parties should not apply additional document-level restrictions unless required by rule or court order.
• Unnecessary restrictions may delay processing and limit access for authorized parties.
• You may be contacted by the Clerk's Office to refile documents without additional access restrictions.

For additional information, please refer to Administrative Order 25-MC-04-25 or contact the CM/ECF Help Desk at cmecf@nmd.uscourts.gov or 505-348-2075.