AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services. Division of Child and Family Services. Moab Office

SERIES: 19115
TITLE: Protective child intervention case files
DATES: 1980-1995.
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by client surname

DESCRIPTION: These files document services provided to children needing protective intervention. Physicians, law enforcement officers, or persons in charge of medical facilities may intervene to retain custody of a child suspected of being abused or neglected for seventy-two hours without parental consent. Human Services must be immediately notified of this action. The department then may petition the courts for a protective order placing the child in a protective environment. Information includes family history, medical information, living conditions, physical description, and victim information.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series is proposed and has not yet been approved.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 1 year after case closes and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 4 years and then destroy.

APPRAISAL

Administrative

This disposition is based on the administrative needs expressed by the agency.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Controlled