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JDF 2361

Objection to Automatic Sealing

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective February 1, 2024

This form is used to formally object to the automatic sealing of a criminal case. It is filed by the District Attorney when they believe the case should not be sealed according to a specific Colorado law section.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when the State Court Administrator’s Office has put a case on a list for potential sealing, and the District Attorney disagrees with the automatic sealing process.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who files this form?
The District Attorney files this notice as an Objection to Automatic Sealing.
What does this form do?
It objects to the automatic sealing of a case that the State Court Administrator’s Office has listed as eligible for sealing.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect February 1, 2024.

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