Washington State University
BUSINESS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL

RECORDS
90.01
Revised 8-06
Procedures, Records, and Forms
335-2005

All-University Records Retention Schedules:
Legal Files

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Title
Legal Files

Record Series Title--Function/Purpose

Location
(*Official Copy)

Cutoff

Retention
Period

Disposition
Authority No.

Remarks

ATTORNEY GENERAL LETTERS, INFORMAL OPINIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE
University copies of correspondence with the Office of the Attorney General. May include "Informal Attorney General Opinions." Does not include the Attorney General's copy of this correspondence.

Department*

date of document

6 yrs

GS 18002

Archival

ATTORNEY GENERAL OPINIONS
A record of published, formal opinions on legal matters directly relating to the activities of the University. Does not include the Attorney General's copy.

Department*

FY

6 yrs

GS 18001

Archival

Possibly
Essential

ATTORNEY GENERAL'S CASE FILES--UNIVERSITY COPY
University copies of case files under the jurisdiction of the Attorney General's Office, collected and maintained to document the University's role with regard to any legal issue. May include copies of: background information, lawsuit documentation, correspondence, pleadings, appeals, court orders, University department working files, and related documentation.

Department*

case resolved and appeal period expired

admin purpose served

GS 18004

 
LEGAL ISSUE FILES
Files on legal issues of concern to the University. Interpretations of laws and policies, studies, reports, correspondence, copies of legal documents, and other materials pertaining to specific issues. Does not include litigation files or other legal files.

Department*

issue resolved

6 yrs

GS 18003

Archival

Possibly
Essential