AGENCY: Lieutenant Governor

SERIES: 26376
TITLE: Felony conviction notifications
DATES: 2002-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by date, thereunder alphabetical by name

DESCRIPTION: This series contains written notices of felony convictions used to identify incarcerated felons. Felon inmates are not allowed to vote while incarcerated. This information is entered into VISTA (Voter Registration Database) in order to track the dates of incarceration. The information entered into the voter registration database helps to document the period of time an inmate will not be allowed to vote. Release dates are noted in order to reinstate the ability to vote when inmates are no longer incarcerated. This series may also contain judgment and commitment orders of felony cases prosecuted in the United States District Court for the state of Utah.

RETENTION

Permanent. Retain for 5 year(s)

DISPOSITION

Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series is proposed and has not yet been approved.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 1 year and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 4 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Historical Legal

This retention reflects the historical value of records that document voting rights in the state of Utah. These records also have a legal value as they must be created and maintained to meet requirements established by 42 U.S.C. 20 (I) sec 1973gg and U.C.A. 20A-2-109.

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