S.C. Code Regs. § § 12-321

Current through Register Vol. 48, 12, December 27, 2024

Section 12-321 - Litigation Case Files

A. Description: Document judicial proceedings, which involve the agency. Files include some or all of the following documents: affidavits, summons and complaints, responses, orders of dismissals, notice and general appeal, laws and regulations applying to a particular case, legal briefs, transcripts of proceedings, orders, court decisions, and related information. Portions of this series are scheduled for permanent retention by the State Archives through the Attorney General's office. Court records in this series are also available in the court having jurisdiction over these cases.

B. Retention:

(1) Agency: 6 years after the case is closed. Microfilm optional.

(2) State Archives: Selection of needed documentation. Permanent.

S.C. Code Regs. § 12-321

Added by State Register Volume 16, Issue No. 6, eff June 26, 1992. Amended by State Register Volume 26, Issue No. 4, eff April 26, 2002.