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

SERIES: 19827
TITLE: Protective child intervention case files
DATES: 1985-1995.
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

Retain for 5 year(s) after case is closed

DISPOSITION

Destroy.

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

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Controlled

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