New General Retention Schedule Approved
Division of Archives and Records Service
The State Records Committee approved a new general retention schedule this month:
Substance Use Disorder Records
These records document the planning and treatment of substance use disorder clients. Information includes assessments, evaluations, clinical and physician notes, employment records, visiting arrangements, and related records.
Retention & Disposition is 10 years after case is closed and then destroy.
To hear the discussion regarding these schedules, please go to the State Records Committee’s page on the Public Notice Website. All are welcome to attend the State Records Committee and provide input on retention schedules being discussed. Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at the Utah State Archives.
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