Rule 21. Limitation of access to court files.

Rule 21.1. Motions and orders.

Rule 21.2. Finding of harm.

Rule 21.3. Ex parte orders.

Rule 21.4. Review.

Rule 21.5. Amendments.

All court records are public and are to be available for public inspection unless public access is limited by law or by the procedure set forth below.

Rule 21.1. Motions and orders.

Upon motion by any party to any civil action, after hearing, the court may limit access to court files respecting that action. The order of limitation shall specify the part of the file to which access is limited, the nature and duration of the limitation, and the reason for limitation.

Rule 21.2. Finding of harm.

An order limiting access shall not be granted except upon a finding that the harm otherwise resulting to the privacy of a person in interest clearly outweighs the public interest.

Rule 21.3. Ex parte orders.

Under compelling circumstances, a motion for temporary limitation of access, not to exceed 30 days, may be granted, ex parte, upon motion accompanied by supporting affidavit.

Rule 21.4. Review.

An order limiting access may be reviewed by interlocutory application to the Supreme Court.

Rule 21.5. Amendments.

Upon notice to all parties of record and after hearing, an order limiting access may be reviewed and amended by the court entering such order or by the Supreme Court at any time on its own motion or upon the motion of any person for good cause.