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 and correspondence, including e-mail.
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.