CO HB1009

Automatically suppresses all court records in eviction proceedings from public access upon commencement of the action, limiting access to judges, court staff, parties, their attorneys, authorized judicial staff, and those with valid court orders.

Unsuppresses court records and makes them available to the public when a judge enters an order granting the plaintiff possession of the premises, unless both parties agree to keep the records suppressed.

Prohibits courts from publishing the names of parties in suppressed eviction records online, though names may be used internally for administrative purposes.

Requires summons in eviction actions to include a bold-faced statement notifying defendants that records are suppressed until possession is granted and may remain private if both parties agree.

Takes effect December 1, 2020, and applies to all eviction and lease termination actions commenced on or after that date.