AGENCY: Office of Vital Records and Statistics

SERIES: 81417
TITLE: Induced termination of pregnancy physician reports
DATES: 1974-
ARRANGEMENT: numerical by certificate number

DESCRIPTION: These records support the agency's function to document and preserve the facts of induced abortions for residents of the state (Utah Code 76-7-313 (2010)). These reports are submitted by the performing physician to verify the abortion's compliance with Utah Criminal Code and are used by the agency to compile statistics (Utah Code 76-7-305 (2010)). Records include information about the patient, the pregnancy, and the surgical procedure.

RETENTION

Permanent. Retain permanently or for 10 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: 06/1987

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 1 year or until data input into database & annual report compiled and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 9 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.

Computer data files: Retain in Office permanently.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Historical Legal

These records are maintained according to Utah Code 76-7-313 (2010) for statistical purposes and contain evidence of legally enforceable rights regarding abortion (Utah Code 76-7-302 (2010)). As vital records, these have historical value.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Exempt. Utah Code 26-25-1 (2008)

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