Sealed Records
/ˈsiːld ˈrɛkərdz/
Definitions
- (n.) Official documents or files secured by a court or legal authority from public access to protect privacy or sensitive information.
The judge ordered the case’s sealed records to remain inaccessible to the public.
Forms
- sealed record
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Commentary
Sealed records are often used to balance transparency with privacy concerns in legal proceedings; drafters should specify the conditions and scope of sealing clearly.
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