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This form is a court order that can be used to keep certain criminal history records private. It officially orders that criminal justice agencies cannot share specific records about an offense with the public.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used after a court considers a request to keep criminal records private, and if the court agrees it is in the best interest of justice, it signs the order.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is signed by the Judge Presiding, meaning the court issues the order. The petitioner asks for it.
Does this form involve a fee?
The text provided does not mention any filing fees for this order.
What does this order do?
It orders that criminal justice agencies are prohibited from sharing certain criminal history records with the public.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.

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