Tag: FILES
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What Does It Mean for a Document to Be Properly Docketed?
A document is not considered properly docketed simply because it has been received or scanned. Proper docketing involves several steps that ensure the document can be easily identified, located, and understood by anyone who may need to access the case in the future. To be properly docketed, a document should: 1. Be file-stamped to show…
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Records Retention: How Long Do I Have to Keep Everything?
Municipal courts in Mississippi receive records retention guidance from the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH). For the most accurate and up-to-date information, I have included a link above to the official MDAH records retention schedule. At the time of this posting, the most recent version available on the MDAH website is dated Tuesday,…