AGENCY: Department of Corrections. Inspector General's Office

SERIES: 84271
TITLE: Inmate grievance investigation files
DATES: 1977-1990.
ARRANGEMENT: Alphanumerical by file number.

DESCRIPTION: These files serve as part of the grievance process. When an inmate files a grievance an investigation into the problem or complaint is initiated. These files contain the investigative information of the grievance process. This series was closed in 1990 with the dissolution of the Inspector General's office. Grievances are now kept in Inmate grievance files, records series 80254. Information includes personal data and may contain any other pertinent information depending upon the reason for the grievance issue. Investigations are now part of record series 137(Investigative case files) which are composed of investigative information on any individual and surrounding any incident involving the Department of Corrections.

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.

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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