January 16, 2026

Sixth Appellate District Announces Destruction of Old Court Records

The Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District has announced its intention to destroy the following civil records pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 10.1028(d).

  • All civil cases (excluding those with published opinions) are preserved for at least 10 years. 

The records transfer list with case numbers and captions are file numbers 178 and 179.

Anyone who knows of a reason why any of the above cases should be retained, whether for historical or other reasons, should notify Baltazar Vazquez, Clerk/Executive Officer.  The reasons for retention should be in writing by February 10, 2026, to:

                Baltazar Vazquez, Clerk/Executive Officer

                Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District

                333 W. Santa Clara Street, Suite 1060

                San Jose, CA 95113

                or e-mailed to baltazar.vazquez@jud.ca.gov

Please note that records and case files for actions that result in a published opinion will be retained permanently by the California State Archives, 1020 “O” Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.  The Reference Desk can be contacted at 916-653-2246.  Their website is www.sos.ca.gov/archives