AGENCY: Department of Public Safety. Fire Marshal

SERIES: 81705
TITLE: Arson investigation files
DATES: 1957-1972; 1976-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological, thereunder alphabetical by subject

DESCRIPTION: These are case studies of accidental and criminal fires and are investigations into the cause of the fire. The records are used to support investigative, criminal, and civil actions. They are also used frequently for research purposes by this agency and other parties. Includes depositions, interview notes, interrogation tapes, investigation reports, photographs, and correspondence.

RETENTION

Permanent. Retain for 25 year(s)

DISPOSITION

Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

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

APPROVED: 02/1985

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 5 years and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 20 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Historical Legal

This disposition is based on the informational value of the records. Researchers often express a need for data from the beginning of the series. National Crime Information Center (NCIC) regulations require that felonies involving a death be kept permanently. These files, while not always involving a fatality, should be considered equivalent in significance.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Protected. Arson-related records

SECONDARY DESIGNATION

Public. Records regarding accidental fires

Private. Names of juveniles per UCA 63G-2-302(2)(d) 1992 for those cases where juveniles were the cause of the accidental fire