AGENCY: Department of Corrections

SERIES: 493
TITLE: Offender Base Criminal Identification System
DATES: 1989-
ARRANGEMENT: None.

DESCRIPTION: The Offender Base Criminal Identification System (OBCIS) database is designed to provide consolidated information collected by the separate divisions within the Department. The system also provides a communications network that supports the entry and access of information on the respective files. The information is used in the publication of research reports, annual reports and other special documents. The system also provides a complete history of an offender while under the supervision of the Department.

RETENTION

Permanent. Retain until final action

DISPOSITION

Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule Offender base criminal identification system, GRS-2278

AUTHORIZED: 01/29/2001

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Computer data files: Retain in Office until administrative need ends and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Historical

These records are historical due to their importance in providing evidence of governmental programs and actions on incarcerated individuals.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Private

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