SB5021 modifies retention rules for court exhibits in Washington, allowing disposal after five years unless historically valuable.

SB5021 amends Washington law to allow county clerks to dispose of court exhibits five years after final judgment, unless they hold historical value. Reporters' notes in criminal cases must be preserved for 15 years. The bill also allows for the transfer of historically valuable exhibits to libraries or historical societies.

SB5021 modifies retention rules for court exhibits in Washington, allowing disposal after five years unless historically valuable.

SB5021 amends Washington law to allow county clerks to dispose of court exhibits five years after final judgment, unless they hold historical value. Reporters' notes in criminal cases must be preserved for 15 years. The bill also allows for the transfer of historically valuable exhibits to libraries or historical societies.