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GF-246B

Order on Motion to Seal or Redact Information in the Court Record

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective October 16, 2025

This form is used by the court to officially order whether certain documents or parts of documents in the court record should be hidden (sealed) or have private information blacked out (redacted). It records the court's decision regarding a motion to seal or redact information.

The court describes it as: To order sealing or redaction of documents or information in the court record. Available in Spanish.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used after a motion has been filed asking the court to seal or redact information from the court record. The court fills out the form to state its official order.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is titled 'Order on Motion,' which means the court itself makes the final order using this document. The parties involved are listed on the form.
What does this form do?
It records the court's decision on a motion. The court can order that information be sealed, redacted, or deny the request for sealing or redacting.
Does filing this form cost money?
The provided text does not mention any filing fees associated with this form.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect October 16, 2025.

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