As amended through October 9, 2024
Rule 20 - Sensitive Information(A) In accord with OCGA § 15-10-54, and in order to promote public electronic access to case files while also protecting sensitive information, pleadings and other papers filed with a court, including exhibits thereto, whether filed electronically or in paper, unless otherwise ordered by the court shall include only: (1) The last four digits of a social security number; (2) The last four digits of a taxpayer identification number; (3) The last four digits of a financial account number; and (4) The year of an individual's birth. (B) The responsibility for omitting or redacting these personal identifiers rests solely with counsel and the parties. The clerk will not review filings for compliance with this rule. Counsel and the parties are cautioned that failure to redact these personal identifiers may constitute a contempt of court and may subject them to sanctions or other disciplinary proceedings as appropriate. (C) A party having a legitimate need for the above information may obtain it by requesting discovery from the court, as provided for by Rule 40 of these rules.(D) This rule in no way creates a private right of action against a court, a clerk, counsel or any other individual or entity that may have erroneously included identifying information in a filed document that is made available electronically or otherwise.Adopted effective June 25, 2015..