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Committee shortens court-exhibit retention period from six years to five years, citing administrative relief for clerks
Summary
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 bill as reducing the retention timeframe for certain court exhibits from six years to five years. Representative Graham urged a yes vote, noting county clerks testified in support and that the change "alleviates the administrative burdens on our courts." Committee leadership said the change would help clerks and court administrators manage evidence storage and technology transitions without affecting the court record (reporter notes).
The committee approved the bill by voice vote; the transcript records it as "reported out of committee with a due pass recommendation." The record does not include a roll-call tally for this item in the committee transcript and no amendments were recorded in committee.
