Missouri § 28.120 - Letters and documents, retention and destruction.

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§ 28.120. Letters and documents, retention and destruction.

He shall file and safely keep all official letters and other public documents directed to or received by him.  He shall file, retain, store and destroy those documents in accordance with the state and local records law.

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(RSMo 1939 § 13000, A.L. 1945 p. 1724, A.L. 1959 H.B. 119, A.L. 1983 H.B. 713 Revision)

Prior revisions: 1929 § 11375; 1919 § 11616; 1909 § 11187

Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 28.120 cover?

Section 28.120 ("Letters and documents, retention and destruction.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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