AGENCY: Department of Commerce. Division of Professional Licensing

SERIES: 14409
TITLE: Investigation complaint files (open cases)
DATES: 1970-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by surname, thereunder numerical by investigative case number.

DESCRIPTION: This series contains complaint files created for the purpose of documenting unlawful or unprofessional conduct. If sufficient evidence of unprofessional or unlawful conduct is discovered, the Division initiates a formal investigation under UCA 58-1-106(1)(b). -Personal Identifying Information (PII) that may be included in this record series consists of: name, social security number, date of birth, license number(s), home/mailing addresses, email address, phone number, criminal history, employer details (including name, workplace address, and contact information), emergency contact information (including names, phone numbers, and relationship to the licensee), medical records (including evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and prescription information related to medical, mental health, and substance use disorders), biological specimen testing results (including urine, blood, breath, hair, and nail), signatures, handwritten or typed documents, findings from Division-led investigations and information obtained from reviews of relevant databases.

--Purpose Information is Collected: The Division collects PII information in this series to assist the Division in its investigation and review process.

-Statute citation reference to collect PII information: Section 58-1-301

RETENTION

Retain permanently

DISPOSITION

May Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.

APPROVED: 01/1996

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 2 years or until microfilmed and then destroy provided microfilm has passed inspection.

Microfiche master: Retain in State Archives permanently.

Microfiche duplicate: Retain in Office permanently.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Historical Legal

Appraisal is based on the historic value of these records in documenting the division's process for handling complaints and investigations.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Protected. Utah Code 63G-2-305(10)