Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 431 § 431.520 — Disposal of public records
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 431 ·
Oregon Code § 431.520·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Disposal of public records.
Public records, as defined in ORS 192.005, of local health departments and
community mental health clinics may be destroyed or otherwise disposed of in
accordance with rules prescribed by the State Archivist, except that public
records may not be required to be maintained for more than seven years from the
date of the last entry for purposes of preserving evidence for an action, suit
or proceeding. [1969 c.446 §2; 1973 c.829 §32; 2015 c.736 §44]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 431.520
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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