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Court Order: Sealing of Case Records

Original title: https://www.leeclerk.org/departments/courts/court-case-records/case-orders-to-seal-unseal

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$123,747across 20 reported contributions
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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
Kirk N. PhillipsKirk N. Phillips$25,000Business<br>OwnerSep 2025
Kirk N. PhillipsKirk N. Phillips$25,000CandidateSep 2025
Kirk N. PhillipsKirk N. Phillips$25,000Business<br>OwnerSep 2025
John "Captain" PhillipsPHILLIPS JOHN$10,000RETIRED U.S. COAST GUARD CWO4Dec 2025
Watsonville Forward - Yes on Measure YPlumbers, Steamfitters & Refrigeration Fitters UA Local 393$5,800-Feb 2020
EVERETT A. PHILLIPSEverett A Phillips$5,005County<br>CommissionerDec 2025
Watsonville Forward - Yes on Measure YSanta Cruz Seaside Company$5,000-Jan 2020
Watsonville Forward - Yes on Measure YPipe Trades District Council #36 PAC$3,000-Mar 2020
Watsonville Forward - Yes on Measure YLaborers Local Union 270 PACSmall Contributor CommitteeID #901351$3,000-Jan 2020
Watsonville Forward - Yes on Measure YPipe Trades District Council #36 PAC$3,000-Feb 2020
Watsonville Forward - Yes on Measure YGraniterock$2,500-Jan 2020
Phillips, Mister Re-elect for School Board 2020IBEW 302 Community Candidates PAC, Small Contributor Committee$2,500-Jun 2020
Phillips, Mister Re-elect for School Board 2020Plumbing Industry Consumer Protection Fund, United Association Local 159$1,500-Jun 2020
Phillips, Mister Re-elect for School Board 2020Jake Sloan$1,400ConsultantJul 2020
Jesse PhillipsLorraine Cowl$1,042retiredMar 2026
Watsonville Forward - Yes on Measure YLuis Alejo for Senate 2018$1,000-Jan 2020
Clovis Watson JrMonica Thames$1,000IT<br>Technology<br>Jun 2023
Clovis Watson JrNicholas Causey$1,000RetiredJun 2023
Clovis Watson JrChristopher Chestnut$1,000Funeral<br>DirectorJun 2023
Clovis Watson JrJacob Rush$1,000AttorneyApr 2023

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The Frame

What this does

This document provides public notice of a judicial order to seal specific court records, which restricts public access to the details of the se identified as 25-CA-003198.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Parties to case 25-CA-003198

The court records pertaining to these individuals are now sealed from public access.

What changed

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What's next

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Summary

The Lee County Clerk of Court has published a court order regarding the for the se Avalos and for Watson v. Phillips, Gilbert-Phillips and for Phillips and Phillips.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This document provides public notice of a judicial order to seal specific court records, which restricts public access to the details of the se identified as 25-CA-003198.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean when a court case is sealed?
When a court se is sealed, the records are removed from public view and are no longer accessible to the general public.
Can I still access the documents for this case?
No, the court order restricts public access to these specific records.

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Case Record Restriction

The document confirms the transition of case 25-CA-003198 from public record to sealed status.

Connected Entities

otherP.O. Box 2469Mailing address for the Clerk of Court.Map →
other25-CA-003198The specific court case number subject to the sealing order.Map →
personPhillipsA party named in the court case.Map →
personGilbert-PhillipsA party named in the court case.Map →
organizationLee County Clerk of CourtThe government office responsible for maintaining and publishing court records.Map →
personAvalosA party named in the court case.Map →
other33902Zip code for the Clerk of Court.Map →
personWatsonA party named in the court case.Map →

Sources

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www.leeclerk.org

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