AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services. Division of Child and Family Services. Manti Office

SERIES: 13038
TITLE: Adoption records
DATES: 1960-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by surname

DESCRIPTION: These records document adoption placements for children whose birth parents have either been deprived of or have permanently relinquished their parental rights. Information includes face sheet, intake information, social history, closing information, medical, genetic, and birth information, educational records, psychological evaluations, birth certificates, legal documents, adoption reports, summons, paternity rights, administrative reviews, investigative reports, handwritten notes, financial reports, and correspondence.

RETENTION

Permanent. Retain for 25 year(s)

DISPOSITION

Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule Adoption case files, GRS-2477

AUTHORIZED: 11/03/1993

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 2 years and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 23 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Controlled

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