On September 24, 2025, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland entered Standing Order 2025-05 outlining new procedures regarding the storage and management of sealed documents in criminal and civil cases.  

Sealed documents in criminal cases may once again be filed electronically on CM/ECF.  Sealed documents may continue to be filed in CM/ECF in civil cases under existing procedures.  However, sealed documents in both criminal and civil cases will no longer be accessible or viewable by electronic means.  Because service of sealed documents can no longer be accomplished through CM/ECF, parties are required to serve sealed documents by other appropriate means as provided by the Federal Rules of Procedure.  The Court will serve sealed orders, notices, and other Court-generated documents by either secure electronic means or U.S. Mail.

Please review Standing Order 2025-05 for more details.