A Glossary of Archival and Records Terminology

RICHARD PEARCE-MOSES


 
   
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hold order

RT:freeze; frozen records

Definition   

n. ~ A communication directing the halt of scheduled destruction of any records that are potentially relevant to litigation, investigation, or audit.

Notes

Records subject to a hold order are said to be frozen. Records are typically frozen if they are potentially relevant to impending or current litigation, regardless of whether a hold order or subpoena has been issued.
 

 

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