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CASE CLRK BY FEB NO OF 28 CA29-22-2805 DIST 2023 CT DEPUTY AM9 LATAH. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE: 27 STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF LATAH In the Matter of the Application for a Search Case No. CR29-22-2805 Warrant for ORDER TO SEAL Moscow, Latah County, Idaho Latah County, Idaho MPD Case No. 22-M09903 This matter came before the court on February 10, 2023 on the court's motion to seal or redact pursuant to I.C.A.R. 32 (i). The hearing was held via Zoom. William W. Thompson, Jr. and Ashley Jennings appeared on behalf of the State. Anne Taylor appeared on behalf of Mr. Kohberger. The court reviewed the records, considered the arguments presented, weighed the interests in privacy and public disclosure, and announced its findings of fact on the record. Therefore, pursuant to I.C.A.R. 32 (i) (2) (A) and (D) and I.C. §74-124 (1) (c), the court finds it necessary to seal the records related to the search warrant for the following reasons: (1) The documents contain highly intimate facts or statements, the publication of which would be highly objectionable to a reasonable person; (2) The documents contain facts or statements that might threaten the safety of or endanger the life or safety of individuals; and (3) Disclosure would constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. After due consideration and with good cause appearing, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the record herein shall be SEALED until further order of the court. Dated: 2/27/2023 megunemashall Megan E. Marshall ( Magistrate Judge REDACTED ORDER TO SEAL-1 CASE CLRK BY DEC NO OF . 6 DIST 2022 CT AM9 DEPUTY ------- LATAH.: 12 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF LATAH In the Matter of the Case No. Application for a Search Warrant for ORDER SEALING SEARCH WARRANT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS MPD Case No. 22-M09903 Based upon the Motion to Seal Search Warrant and Related Documents filed herein, the Court does hereby confirm and ORDER that the Affidavit for Search Warrant (including any exhibits), Search Warrant, Return of Search Warrant (including the inventory of items seized) and Order are confidential, exempt from disclosure and are SEALED pursuant to Idaho Court Administrative Rule 32 (g) (1) for the reasons stated in the said Motion and until March 6, 2023, or further order of the Court, whichever occurs first. SO ORDERED_12 / 5 / 22 4:19 PM Megunemashall MACLSTRATE JUDYE ORDER SEALING SEARCH WARRANT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS 1 REDACTED CASE CLRK BY NO OF . DIST LATAH COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE ASHLEY S. JENNINGS CT DEPUTY. PLIAT SR. DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY LATAH Latah County Courthouse P.O. Box 8068 Moscow, ID 83843 Phone: (208) 883-2246 ISB No. 8491 paservice@latah.id.us IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF LATAH In the Matter of the Case No. Application for a Search Warrant for MOTION TO SEAL SEARCH WARRANT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS MPD Case No. 22-M09903 The State of Idaho, by and through the Latah County Prosecuting Attorney, respectfully moves the Court pursuant to Idaho Court Administrative Rule 32 (g) (1) and Idaho Code 74-124 for an Order Sealing Search Warrant and Related Documents, including the Affidavit for Search Warrant (including any exhibits), Search Warrant, Return of Search Warrant (including the inventory of items seized) and Order filed herein because release or disclosure would: 1. Interfere with enforcement proceedings; 2. Constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, MOTION TO SEAL SEARCH WARRANT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS 1 REDACTED 3. Disclose the identity of a confidential source; and 4. Disclose investigative techniques and procedures. And the State seeks this protection for a minimum of ninety (90) days or until such time as the investigation is concluded and / or charges are filed. Wherefore, the State respectfully prays that the Court seal from public disclosure the Affidavit for Search Warrant, Search Warrant, Return of Search Warrant and Order herein under the provisions of Idaho Court Administrative Rule 32 (g) (1) and Idaho Code 74-124. 5th RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED this day of December, 2022. asheur swing ASHLEY S. JENNINGS Sr. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney MOTION TO SEAL SEARCH WARRANT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS 2