AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services. Division of Child and Family Services. Sandy Office and Salt Lake Valley Region Administration

SERIES: 6037
TITLE: Sexual abuse assessment case files
DATES: 1984-
ARRANGEMENT: Numerical by form number, thereunder alphabetical by victim surname

DESCRIPTION: These files and video tapes are created by contracted providers to document sexual abuse evaluations for use in litigation and court proceedings and to diagnose and suggest treatment for those victims of sexual abuse. They contain interviews with children eighteen and under who are the alleged victims of sexual abuse. The case files are used to support video interviews. These are related to Substantiated child abuse and neglect case files, 81728. UCA 62A-4-509 (1991), 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 an inquiry into the child's home environment, emotional and mental health, the nature and extent of injuries, and his or her physical safety.

RETENTION

Retain for 100 year(s) after case is closed

DISPOSITION

Destroy.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

AUTHORIZED: 12/16/2019

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 2 years and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 98 years and then destroy.

Video recordings master: Retain in Office for 2 years and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 98 years and then destroy.

APPRAISAL

Administrative

This disposition is based on the needs expressed by the agency.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Controlled. UCA 62A-4-13 (1991), specifies all reports and information concerning child sexual abuse shall be confidential.