Users with the required Permissions can create Review Types for declassifying documents retained in Document Management.
Create a Review Type
Click Administration > Document Management > Declassifications. The Release Restrictions screen displays as shown below.
Select Review Types from the Declassification Field drop-down menu. The Review Types screen displays as shown below.
Click New. The New Declassification-Review Types screen displays as shown below.
Enter information in the fields described below per your agency's requirements.
Field | Description |
Review Type | The name of the Review Type. |
Active | When selected, activates the Review Type for use in Document Management and appearance on the Review Types screen. |
Description | A brief description of the Review Type. |
Click Save. A verification message displays as shown below.

Click OK.
Edit Review Type
Users with the required Permissions can edit Review Types. Follow the steps below to edit a review type:
Click Administration > Document Management > Declassifications. The Release Restrictions screen displays.
Select Review Types from the Declassification Field drop-down menu. The Review Types screen displays.
Select the Review Type you want to edit, then click Edit. The Edit screen for the selected Review Type displays.
Make any necessary modifications, then click Save. A verification message displays.
Click OK.
Delete Review Type
Users with the required Permissions can delete Review Types. Follow the steps below to delete a Review Type:
Click Administration > Document Management > Declassifications. The Release Restrictions screen displays.
Select Review Types from the Declassification Field drop down menu. The Review Types screen displays.
Select the Review Type you want to delete, then click Delete. A verification message displays.
Click OK.
NOTE: If deleted, the Review Type will no longer appear on the Review Types screen or in the Review Type drop-down menu located under Document Management > Search Folders > Review Layer Declassification Information.