Public Documents Under Seal

Learn about the definition for this legal term.

What is Public Documents Under Seal?

Filing under seal is a procedure provided in certain laws allowing sensitive or confidential information to be filed with a court without becoming a matter of public record. The court generally must give permission for the material to remain under seal.

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