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REC-001(N)Mandatory

Notice of Intent to Destroy Superior Court Records; Offer to Transfer Possession

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2007

This form tells people that a court plans to get rid of certain court records after 30 days. It also lets those people ask the court to take the records instead, or to keep the records for a longer time.

The court describes it as: Gives notice to entities who have asked to be notified that a court is planning to destroy court records and that the entities can ask the court to give the records to them or to delay destroying the records.

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Where this fits in a case

General & info

Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This form is used when a court is planning to destroy its records and needs to notify people who might want those records.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

What does this form do?
It notifies people that the court plans to destroy certain records after 30 days. It also lets people ask to take the records or ask for more time before they are destroyed.
Who fills out this form?
The form is prepared by the court clerk.
Do I have to pay money?
If you receive the records, you must pay the costs of transferring them to you.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2007.

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