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The Multnomah County Records Management and Archives program provides records management services and oversight to over 200 agencies across the County, in support of the public interest and County business.

Locating RecordsResources for records that are frequently requested and where they may be located, both within and outside of Multnomah County.
County ArchivesThe County Records Management and Archives Program maintains archival records for use by county agencies and public researchers.
Retention SchedulesIn accordance with Oregon public records requirements, records retention schedules describe the types of records created and maintained by Multnomah County.
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