Common use of Classification Markings Clause in Contracts

Classification Markings. The classified information security officer, after consultation with the appro- priate classification authority, is responsible for mark- ing all court materials containing classified informa- tion with the appropriate level of classification, and for indicating thereon any special access controls that also appear on the face of the material from which the clas- sified information was obtained or that are otherwise applicable. Any and all materials potentially containing classi- fied information filed by the defense must be filed under seal with the classified information security offi- cer. The classified information security officer may permit counsel to file, on the public docket, non-sub- stantive pleadings or documents (e.g., motions for ex- tension of time, scheduling matters, continuances, etc.) that do not contain information that is or may be clas- sified. The classified information security officer must promptly coordinate with the appropriate classifica- tion authority to determine whether each filing con- tains classified information. If it is determined that the filed material does contain classified information, the classified information security officer must ensure that it is marked with the appropriate classification markings. If it is determined that the filed material does not contain classified information, it should be unsealed and placed in the public record. Upon the re- quest of the government, the court may direct that any filed materials containing classified information must thereafter be maintained in accordance with § 7 of these procedures.