Litigation Holds and Record Retention

Members of the Central campus community may receive a litigation hold notice when the university is involved in or anticipates legal proceedings. A litigation hold is a formal directive to preserve all records—electronic and paper—that may be relevant to a legal matter. This includes emails, documents, notes, and other communications. If you receive such a notice, do not delete, alter, or discard any materials described in the hold. The Office of the University Counsel will provide specific instructions and support to ensure compliance. Preserving these records is not only a legal obligation but also a critical step in protecting the university’s interests and ensuring transparency in the legal process.

As a public institution, Central is subject to Connecticut’s public records retention laws, which govern how long records must be maintained based on administrative, fiscal, legal, and historical requirements. These laws apply to a wide range of records, including personnel files, fiscal documents, student records, and electronic communications. Faculty and staff are responsible for ensuring that records under their control are retained and disposed of in accordance with state guidelines. For detailed information, please refer to the General Records Retention Schedules for State Agencies provided by the Connecticut State Library.