AGENCY: Salt Lake City (Utah). Police Department
SERIES: 7448
TITLE: Lawsuits and investigations against officers files
DATES: 1978-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological
DESCRIPTION: These files contain copies of all documentation associated with each lawsuit filed against police officers. These are used for internal investigation purposes. They include a copy of the original lawsuit from the courts and any reports pertaining to the case.
RETENTION
Retain for 7 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
APPROVED: 07/1987
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 7 years and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Legal
This retention is based upon the administrative needs expressed by the bureau and the legal needs. The record copy of all lawsuits is maintained by the city attorney's office. Also, if the case is taken to court those case files are permanent.