AGENCY: Logan (Utah). Police Department

SERIES: 21820
TITLE: Homicide case files
DATES: 1986-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological, thereunder alphabetical by case name.

DESCRIPTION: These case files are created as a result of a homicide complaint or investigation by the sheriff's offices. They are the central case files for all homicides handled by the agency. These files may include the investigative report, fingerprint cards, original arrest report, supplemental reports, copies of warrants, photographs, correspondence, court orders, court dispositions, officer's notes, pertinent laboratory tests, copies of booking sheets and arrest reports.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule Homicide, violent felonies and sex crime investigation files, GRS-2024

AUTHORIZED: 05/18/2015

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 5 years after investigation completed and then transfer to Agency Record Center. Retain in Agency Record Center for 10 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

Historical

Disposition based on the historical value of these records as they may provide intensive information on individuals' deaths and sometimes crimes and accidents, with information not available elsewhere.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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