Every state or every court system has rules about how long records of old cases are kept. They are called "records retention laws." You could find out the answer to this question by simply going to your local Clerk of Court office and asking.
Felonies are kept for life. You can have them sealed if you go through the proper channels. Misdemeanors are usually kept for 7 yrs, in Florida anyway. They stay sealed unless you are tried for another big crime. Then theyre used to prove a case against you. You know, for character purposes.
In California, police arrest records, unless expunged, are kept forever. If a record is sealed by a court order, it will no longer be available to the public, but will still exist.
Employee medical records must be kept by employers for how long?
It depends on where you are. Heres a list of how long different records should be kept. I think this is in the UK
Medical records should be kept for as long as required based on the type of record, and federal/state laws.
forever !
Medical records are kept for ever no matter what happens to the patients since is a legal document.
Medical records are kept for ever no matter what happens to the patients since is a legal document.
Yes Baptismal records are kept either at the Parish a person was Baptized, or at the Arch/Diocesan office.
It's certainly easier to keep medical records on-site for active patients. There are no regulations, however, about where medical records must be kept as long as they are secure.
federal
75 years
it would be for 3 years
32 Days