AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services. Division of Child and Family Services. Cedar City Office & Southwest Region Administration
SERIES: 25152
TITLE: Child Protective Services investigation audio and video records
DATES: 1996-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by client surname
DESCRIPTION: These audio and video tapes are created by contracted providers to document child abuse evaluations for use in litigation and court proceedings. They are also used in the procedure of diagnosing and suggesting treatment for those victims of sexual and other forms of abuse. They contain interviews with children eighteen and under who are alleged victims of abuse. These are related to the Child Protective Services investigation case files (see record series 18742). UCA 62A-4-509 (2002) specifies that when either an oral or written report of alleged abuse or neglect is received, the Department of Human Services is obligated to conduct a thorough investigation. The investigation may include inquiry into the child's home environment, emotional and mental health, the nature and extent of injuries, a detailed description of the abuse and an assessment of the child's physical safety.
RETENTION
Retain for 100 year(s) after case is closed
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule Child protective services investigation case files, GRS-2482
AUTHORIZED: 08/28/2018
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Audio cassettes: Retain in Office for 3 years after case is closed and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 97 years and then destroy.
Video recordings master: Retain in Office for 3 years after case is closed and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 97 years and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Legal
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Protected