AGENCY: Department of Corrections. Inspector General's Office

SERIES: 84270
TITLE: Civil investigation case files
DATES: 1977-1990.
ARRANGEMENT: Alphanumerical by case file number

DESCRIPTION: These records document the investigation of wrong doing that does not involve criminal activities or policy violations, but that would deal with the violation of civil law, such as personal rights violations, or conspiracy, that still require investigation. These investigations can involve any individual who is involved with the department. These investigations, however, may evolve into criminal investigations. Information includes personal data, investigative information, and may include photographs and/or witness statements. This series was closed when the Inspector General's Office was dissolved. Civil investigations began after 1990 are now included in record series 13787 (Investigative case files).

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

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 for 3 years after case is closed and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 7 years and then destroy.

Photographs: Retain in Office for 3 years after case is closed and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 7 years and then destroy.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Legal

This disposition is based on the administrative need expressed by the department. Furthermore, this disposition meets the statute of limitations "for injury to the personal rights of another as a civil rights suit under 42 U.S.C._1983.", which is 2 years as stated in UCA 78-12-28(3) (1993).

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Protected. UCA 63G-2-305 (2008)

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