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LCrR4.1 Sealing of Warrants and Complaints.

Upon written motion of the government, search warrants, criminal complaints, arrest warrants, and supporting affidavits may be sealed by order of a judicial officer. Seal orders shall automatically expire upon return being made on a search warrant or the initial appearance of any named defendant. The court may extend a seal order for good cause shown by the government in either the original or a subsequent motion. This rule shall apply to requested sealing of warrants, summons, affidavits, etc. under Fed. R. Crim. P. 9 and 41. (See also LCrR12.3 for Motions to Seal.)