AGENCY: Salt Lake City (Utah). Police Department

SERIES: 7448
TITLE: Lawsuits and investigations against officers files
DATES: 1978-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological

DESCRIPTION: These files contain copies of all documentation associated with each lawsuit filed against police officers. These are used for internal investigation purposes. They include a copy of the original lawsuit from the courts and any reports pertaining to the case.

RETENTION

Retain for 7 year(s)

DISPOSITION

Destroy.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

APPROVED: 07/1987

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 7 years and then destroy.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Legal

This retention is based upon the administrative needs expressed by the bureau and the legal needs. The record copy of all lawsuits is maintained by the city attorney's office. Also, if the case is taken to court those case files are permanent.

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