AGENCY: Judicial Council. Board of Juvenile Court Judges. Juvenile Court (Second District)
SERIES: 28654
TITLE: Adoption case files
DATES: 1909-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by surname.
DESCRIPTION: These records support the agency's function to facilitate the adoption of minors whose birth parents have had their parental rights terminated through the courts (Utah Code 78A-6-102 (d) (2008)). Information includes Decrees of Adoption, Orders for Adoption, and related records.
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain for 50 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 1 year and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 49 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
Computer data files: Retain in Office for 50 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Historical Legal
These records document legal adoption procedures and responsibilities according to Utah Code 78A-6-104 (2008).
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Exempt. Utah Code 78B-6-141 (2012)