What is the retention period of the file directory?

If it is a file that needs long-term reference and utilization, it should be kept permanently. If it is a lawyer's file that needs long-term reference, use or preservation as evidence, it shall be preserved for 20 to 60 years. If you need to consult and use it in general, the lawyer's business files saved as evidence generally only need to be saved for five to fifteen years.

The storage period of litigation files can be divided into three types: permanent, long-term and short-term. According to the characteristics of the litigation files of the people's courts,

All litigation files that need to be used for a long time are classified into permanent custody.

All litigation files that need to be consulted and used for a long time are classified as long-term custody for 60 years.

All litigation files that need to be consulted and used in a short period of time are classified as short-term custody for 30 years.