Court of Appeal Announces Destruction of Records

for release

Contact: <a href="mailto:cathal.conneely@jud.ca.gov">Cathal Conneely</a>, 415-865-7740

January 9, 2015

Sixth Appellate District Announces Destruction of Old Court Records

San Joseā€”The Court of Appeal for the Sixth Appellate District (San Jose) has announced its intention to destroy the following criminal, juvenile, and civil records pursuant to Rule 10.1028(d), California Rules of Court:

  • All criminal and juvenile cases (excluding those with published opinions) designated in records transfer lists 43 and 45 encompassing criminal and juvenile cases preserved for a period longer than 20 years.
  • All civil cases (excluding those with published opinions) designated in records transfer lists 86 and 136 encompassing civil cases preserved for a period longer than 10 years.

Records transfer lists 43, 45, 86 and 136 are available on the California Courts website.

Anyone who knows of a reason why any of the above cases should be retained, whether for historical or other reasons, should notify Corrine Pochop, Clerk/Administrator.  The reasons for retention should be in writing, should be received by the court by February 2, 2015, and should be addressed to:

Corrine Pochop, Clerk/Administrator
Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District
333 W. Santa Clara Street, Suite 1060
San Jose, CA 95113
or e-mailed to sixth.district@jud.ca.gov

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