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Rule CV 35. Personal Data Identifiers

Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedLocal District Court RulesEffective: December 7, 2021

Oklahoma Statutes Annotated
Local District Court Rules
Rules of the Fourteenth Judicial District [Tulsa and Pawnee Counties]
Civil Rules
Effective: December 7, 2021
Fourteenth Judicial District Court Rule CV 35
Rule CV 35. Personal Data Identifiers
Currentness
1. Parties should not include sensitive information in any document filed with the court unless such inclusion is necessary and relevant to the case. If sensitive information must be included, the following personal data identifiers must be partially redacted from the pleading:
a. Social Security Numbers. If an individual's social security number must be included in a pleading, only the last four digits of that number should be used.
b. Names of Minor Children. If the involvement of a minor child must be mentioned, only the initials of that child should be used.
c. Dates of Birth. If an individual's date of birth must be included in a pleading, only the year should be used.
d. Financial Account Numbers. If financial account numbers are relevant, only the last four digits of these numbers should be used.
2. A party filing a redacted document may at the same time file by court order an unredacted document under seal containing the personal data identifiers.
3. Counsel shall exercise caution when filing documents that contain the following:
a. A personal identifying number, such as a driver's license number;
b. Medical records, treatment and diagnosis;
c. Employment history;
d. Individual financial information;
e. Proprietary or trade secret information.
4. Counsel shall inform and discuss the contents of this Order with all clients so that an informed decision about the inclusion of certain materials may be made. It is the sole responsibility of counsel and the parties to be sure that all pleadings comply with the rules stated herein. The clerk will not review any pleading for redaction.
5. This Civil Rule shall not apply to family, probate, adoption or protective order cases.

Credits

[Adopted effective May 2005. Amended effective December 7, 2021.]
Fourteenth Judicial District Court Rule CV 35, OK R 14 DIST CT Rule CV 35
Current with amendments received through April 15, 2024. Some rules may be more current, see credits for details.
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