AGENCY: Department of Public Safety. Bureau of Forensic Services

SERIES: 19930
TITLE: Criminalist training files
DATES: 1994-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by surname

DESCRIPTION: These records provide proof of training received each year by employees at the Crime Lab. They must receive at least forty hours of training per year. These records, in conjunction with the Criminalist proficiency test records, series 19929, make up the quality assurance documentation needed for accreditation. Information includes certificates of completion and similar data.

RETENTION

Retain for 65 year(s)

DISPOSITION

Destroy.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule Employment history records, GRS-1965

AUTHORIZED: 05/29/2015

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 5 years and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 60 years and then destroy.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Legal

This retention is based on the legal value the records hold during litigation when the criminalist's training and expertise influence the outcome of the case.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Private