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Committee shortens court-exhibit retention period from six years to five years, citing administrative relief for clerks

2814969 · March 28, 2025
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Senate Bill 5,021 was reported out of committee with a due-pass recommendation; the bill shortens the retention period for certain court exhibits from six years to five years and was supported by county clerks and committee members as easing administrative burdens.

The Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee on March 28 voted to report out Senate Bill 5,021, which would reduce the retention period for certain court exhibits from six years to five years.

Matt Sterling, committee staff, described the…

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