AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services. Division of Child and Family Services
SERIES: 19826
TITLE: Child protective services investigation audio and video records
DATES: 1990-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by client surname
DESCRIPTION: These files and video tapes are created by contracted providers to document sexual abuse evaluations for use in litigation and court proceedings and to diagnose and suggest treatment for those victims of sexual abuse. They contain interviews with children eighteen and under who are the alleged victims of sexual abuse. The case files are used to support video interviews. These are related to Substantiated child abuse and neglect case files, 81728. UCA 62A-4-509 (1991), specifies that when either an oral or written report of alleged abuse or neglect is received, the Department of Human Services is obligated to conduct a thorough investigation. The investigation may include an inquiry into the child's home environment, emotional and mental health, the nature and extent of injuries, and his or her physical safety.
RETENTION
Retain for 100 year(s) after case is closed
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule Child protective services investigation case files, GRS-2482
AUTHORIZED: 12/24/2019
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Video recordings master: Retain in Office for 5 years after case closes and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 95 years and then destroy.
Sound recordings: Retain in Office for 5 years after case closes and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 95 years and then erase.
APPRAISAL
Administrative
This disposition is based on the administrative needs expressed by the agency.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Controlled