AGENCY: Department of Corrections. Security Section

SERIES: 745
TITLE: Inmate incident video tape files
DATES: 1988-1993.
ARRANGEMENT: Numerical by case number

DESCRIPTION: These files consist of video tapes recorded during forced cell movements or incidents involving inmates. The videos are used for litigation support against charges of brutality, property damage, etc. A forced cell movement occurs when an inmate is assigned to another cell and refuses to move on his own accord. At that time the Special Operations Unit is called in to forcibly move the inmate. The series may also contain video tapes of incidents which occur at the Prison involving inmates. The purpose of these videos is to capture the events as they occur and are used to protect officers and Department staff members against charges of brutality or property damage.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

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

APPROVED: 06/1999

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Video recordings master: Retain in Office for 1 year and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 2 years and then destroy.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Legal

The retention and disposition is based on the statutes of liminations outlined in Utah Code 78-12 (1998). In accordance with Utah Code 78-12-26(2) (1998), the statute of limitations for "injurying personal property" is three years. Pursuant to Utah Code 78-12-28 (1998) the statute of limitations for actions against a public officer is two years.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Protected. Utah Code 63G-2-305