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GF-244

Cover Sheet for Confidential Records

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective March 17, 2022

This form is a cover sheet used to tell the court that certain records being filed should be kept private and not available to the public. It asks the filer to identify the confidential records attached to the case.

The court describes it as: To identify confidential records when they are filed.

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Where this fits in a case

General & info

Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This form is used when filing records that the filer believes should be kept private from public view. It is used for all types of cases.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is used to identify records that should be kept confidential and restricted from public access when they are filed with the court.
Does this form tell me what to do in my case?
No, the form is for identifying confidential records and does not give instructions on how to proceed with your case.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect March 17, 2022.

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