• Retention & Disposal SchedulesRetention & Disposal Schedules identify records/records series that are maintained by government agencies. Schedules define how long records need to be retained to satisfy administrative, fiscal, legal and historical requirements, and they specify if/when records should be destroyed. Schedules are legal documents approved by an agency, the Records Management Services, Archives of Michigan, Auditor General, Attorney General, and the State Administrative Board. Approved schedules provide the only legal authority to destroy public records.

• Agency-Specific Schedules Agency-specific schedules cover records that are unique to a particular agency. This page has information about creating specific schedules.

• General Schedules for State Government General Schedules cover records that are common to a particular function or type of agency. Electronic copies are available for viewing and printing.

• General Schedules for Local Government General Schedules cover records that are common to a particular function or type of agency. Electronic copies are available for viewing and printing.

• Definitions of Retention Codes Definitions of the codes that appear on Records Retention and Disposal Schedules.

• Frequently Asked Questions about General Schedules  Information about general schedules for state agencies and local governments.