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Chapter 7 – Adult Case Records Information

Article 2 – Case Records Service Unit

Revised July 13, 2026

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71020.5.6 Archives File Retention

  • Health records. Retain in hard copy for seven years after discharge, then destroy (CCRCalifornia Code of Regulations (22) 70751[c]).

  • Fingerprint cards and photographs. Retain in hard copy for 30 years, then destroy.

  • All other remaining case records retain in microfiche 30 years, then destroy.