AGENCY: Attorney General's Office. Appellate Department

SERIES: 6400
TITLE: Death penalty case files
DATES: 1896-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by surname, thereunder numerical by case number.

DESCRIPTION: These files document automatic appeals to the Supreme Court by defendants convicted of capital offenses. The Attorney General's Office is responsible for representing the State of Utah in these proceedings. Information includes defendant's name, court case number, nature of the crime, facts of the case, the degree of the crime, duration of the sentence imposed, claims of error on appeal, legal arguments, and correspondence.

RETENTION

Permanent. Retain for 26 year(s) after case is closed

DISPOSITION

Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.

APPROVED: 10/2000

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 1 year after case is closed and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 25 years and then transfer to State Archives.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Historical

This disposition is based on the historical value to researchers interested in the criminal justice system and capital punishment issues in the State of Utah.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Protected. UCA 63G-2-305 (10),(12), (13), (16), (17), (22), (23), (34), (51)

SECONDARY DESIGNATION

Public. UCA 63G-2-301 (2008)

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