LAC 4:XVII.1508 – Retention of Original Source Records

A. Agencies must maintain the following records in their original analog format after microfilming:
1. 1. records that are required by federal or state statutes or regulations to be maintained in their original, physical format;
2. 2. records that are not listed on the agency’s approved retention schedule; and
3. 3. records that are currently under a litigation hold.
B. In accordance with R.S. 44:417, the state archivist may direct the transfer of the original source documents to the Louisiana State Archives if the state archivist determines the records have a historical value that warrants the continued preservation of the records.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 44:405.

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of State, Office of the Secretary of State, Division of Archives, LR 51:1880 (November 2025).