First Appellate District Announces Destruction of Old Court Records

SAN FRANCISCO - The Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, has announced its intention to destroy old civil records, case names, and case numbers, pursuant to Rule 10.1028(d) (1) of the California Rules of Court.

All civil cases (excluding those with published opinions) are preserved for at least 10 years.

Records related to cases on this list will be destroyed.

Anyone who knows of a reason why any of the records listed should be retained, whether for historical or other purposes, should notify Charles D. Johnson, Clerk/Executive Officer. The reasons for retention should be in writing and received by the court by April 23, and addressed to:

Charles D. Johnson, Clerk/Executive Officer
Court of Appeal, First Appellate District
350 McAllister Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

Please note that records and case files for actions that result in a published opinion will be retained permanently by the California State Archives, 1020 "O" Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. The Reference Desk can be contacted on their website or at (916) 653-2246.