AGENCY: Department of Corrections. Division of Prison Operations

SERIES: 84145
TITLE: Inmate jackets
DATES: 1875-
ARRANGEMENT: Numerical by inmate number.

DESCRIPTION: These case files document the prison history of an inmate while incarcerated at a facility of the Utah State Prison system. The inactive records are maintained in office for two years after the inmate is released because of the high rate recidivism (84% within 2 years). The records are also used by the courts, social service representatives, and law enforcement officials for research into the criminal history of individuals in their care, and for background information for investigations. Files include commitment papers, admittance and assessment records (face sheet), Parole Board results, incident reports, contracts, treatment plans, pre-release agreements, detainers, disciplinary reports, educational and work records, correspondence, CCC reports, and presentence investigations.

RETENTION

Permanent. Retain for 30 year(s) after case is closed

DISPOSITION

Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

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

APPROVED: 04/1996

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 2 years after after case becomes inactive and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 28 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.

Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently.

Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Office until administrative needs end and then destroy.

Microfiche master: Retain in State Archives permanently.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Historical

This disposition is based on administrative need and the research value of the series for historical uses.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Private. UCA 63G-2-302 (2)(d) 1995

SECONDARY DESIGNATION

Public

Protected. incident reports

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