AGENCY: Department of Public Safety. Bureau of Forensic Services

SERIES: 19927
TITLE: Combined DNA Information System (CODIS) case files
DATES: 1997-
ARRANGEMENT: Numerical by case number

DESCRIPTION: These records document data gleaned from blood samples of convicted offenders. They are used to match an individual to evidence gathered at a crime scene. Information includes instrument printouts of genetic profiles, and records (with signatures) documenting the chain of custody of the blood sample. This information is entered into a data base, which is then shared with the law enforcement community at large.

RETENTION

Permanent. Retain for 50 year(s)

DISPOSITION

Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

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

APPROVED: 07/1998

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 3 years and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 47 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.

Computer data files: Retain in Office until administrative need ends and then erase.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Historical Legal

This retention is based on the legal value this information holds while adjudicating serious crimes, and as a reference for solving future crimes. This data is a record of the work of the division.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Protected. UCA 53-10-406 (3)(2008).

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