AGENCY: Department of Public Safety. Utah Highway Patrol. Section #19

SERIES: 83152
TITLE: Intoxilyzer files
DATES: 1988-
ARRANGEMENT: Numerical by equipment number

DESCRIPTION: Intoxilyzer machines are used to determine the blood alcohol level of individuals arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. These files are established upon acquiring the equipment. Records include the affidavit (assuring that proper and regular testing of the intoxilyzer instruments occurred), the custodian certificate (assuring that maintenance on the reading of the breath testing instrument are maintained), and the log, which documents all tests over a period of time, allowing a quick overview of the tests given. Information could include the serial number and location of instrument, date of inspection or test, a description and explanation of any required repairs, date of last check of the instrument, and signature of the inspector and notary. These records sometimes contain information on the name of the person tested, test time, drivers license number and state, gender, accident, person performing the test, and reason the test was ordered.

RETENTION

Retain for 2 year(s) after disposition of asset

DISPOSITION

Destroy.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.

APPROVED: 06/1994

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office until equipment is surplused or sold and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 2 years and then destroy.

APPRAISAL

Administrative

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

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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