Or. Admin. R. 166-150-0030 - Counsel
(1)Civil Case
Files Documentation of pending and closed cases filed by the agency and
against the agency. Often contains complaints, summons, investigations,
reports, attorney's notes, photographs, orders and judgments, dispositions,
pleadings, medical reports, and important related records. (Minimum retention:
10 years after case closed or dismissed, or date of last action)
(2)Criminal Case Files,
Attorney Records related to the prosecution of criminal cases by
the attorney's office. May include copies of citations, law enforcement
reports, driving records, DUII documents and tape recordings, complaints,
subpoenas, motions, judgments, copies of records from other courts, and related
significant material. (Minimum retention: 10 years after case closed or
dismissed, or date of last action)
(3)Dispute Resolution Records
Records documenting personnel disputes resolved through mediation or
arbitration instead of pursuing action through the court system. May include
pleadings, investigation reports, dispositions, and related records. (Minimum
retention: 3 years)
(4)Land
Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) Case Files Records related to land use
decisions made by the agency that have been appealed to and reviewed by the
Land Use Board of Appeals. May include staff reports, land use orders,
pleadings, briefs, and related significant records. SEE ALSO Board of
Commissioners Records in the County Administration Records section. (Minimum
retention: 10 years after final decision)
(5)Legal Opinions Formal
opinions rendered by the attorney's office for various agency departments or
the governing body. Documents the rationale for policy and maintains
consistency in related issues. Information usually includes date, department
requesting opinion, and the text of the opinion. (Minimum retention:
(a) Formal opinions: Permanent
(b) Informal opinions: 10 years)
(6)Tort Claim Notices
Records documenting the notification given to the agency of potential suits
against it. ORS 30.275 requires these to be filed with the agency before a
potential claimant can bring certain actions against the agency. (Minimum
retention: 3 years after closure of claim)
(7)Victim/Witness Assistance Program
Records Documents showing the administration of victim/witness
assistance programs. Generally includes reports, activity logs, expense
statements, records documenting state action, and significant related memoranda
and correspondence. (Minimum retention: 5 years)
Notes
Stat. Auth.: ORS 192 & ORS 357
Stats. Implemented: ORS 192.005-192.170 & 357.805 - 357.895
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