RRS_Series: Legal Cases

Activity
I.02. GOVERNANCE/Legal Affairs
Series Name
Legal Cases
Series ID
102-20-110
Description

Document legal disputes and litigation involving the University of Oregon. These records found in all media (paper, digital, or other) may include but are not limited to:

  • motions;
  • notices;
  • discovery;
  • pleadings;
  • final decisions;
  • summary statements (permanent for cases that result in a change to precedent or policy);
  • related documentation.
Retention and Disposal Instructions

20 years after close for cases that result in a change to precedent or policy, 10 years after close for all other records, purge.

Exception: In the event of a subpoena, audit, legal hold, public records or similar state or federal information request, halt until further instructed any scheduled disposal activities, including purging or transferring material to University Archives.

Custodian
General Counsel
Citations
2019 ORS 12.115
OAR Predecessors
OAR 166-475-0010 (29) Legal Case Records