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Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett
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RDA: 11016
Database ID: 1847
Record Series Title: Closed Family Case Files
Record Series Abstract: The records are generated by DCS Case Managers within the normal course of business. These files may include following information from every member of the family being served: Social History, Medical History, Education,Legal Documents, Placement Agreements, Drug and Alcohol Assessments, Copies of Birth Certificates, Copies of Social Security Cards and case recordings.
Record Series Active: Yes
Cut Off at End of: Fiscal Year
If Other, Explain: Closed at the conclusion of services and cut off at the the end of the Fiscal Year. Record is maintained based on the youngest child's date of birth.
Total Retention: 24 Years 0 Months
Retention End Action: Destroy
Disposition Notes: As any child receiving services from DCS can be litigation up until the age of 24, these records are to be maintained for 24 years based on the youngest child's DOB.
View Signed Form: Form Not Received
Worksheet
Worksheet ID: 1831
Record Location: The records are stored in DCS Records Rooms in the various offices across the state. The records are maintained in the county of venue where the family receives service.
File Arrangement: alphabetically by primary caretaker's name
Media Format Generated: Paper
Media Format Stored: Paper: Sheet
Date Range: October 2010 to "current"
Annual Accumulation: Estimated average of 2600 cu ft per year
Current Volume: 7800 cu ft
Record Value: Fiscal, Legal
Audit Requirements: Both
Reference Frequency:
Current Year per Month: 8
Past Year: 2
2 - 5 Years: 1
Over 5 Years: 0
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Information Shared Outside of State: Yes
If Shared, List Agencies: In accordance with TCA 37-5-107(c)(3) Any federal state or local goverment entity or agent that has a need to obtain this information for the protection of children from abuse and neglect can be given access to this information.
Essential Record: No
Essential Record Stored: Portions of these records can be reproduced in the event of a disaster so they are not classified as Essential.
Essential Record Media Type:
Confidential: Yes
Confidential Legal Citation: TCA 37-1-612, TCA 37-5-107, TCA 37-2-408
Media Recommendation: Current Format
Media Recommendation Other:
Agency Retention: 24 years from the youngest child's DOB
Agency Retention - Years Active: 0
Agency Retention - Years Inactive: 24 years from the youngest child's DOB
Records Center Retention Period: 0
Final Disposition after Retention Expires: Destroy
Legal Citation: TCA 37-1-612, TCA 37-5-107, TCA 37-2-408
Record Sample: No Sample
Legal Documentation: No Legal Documentation
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Contact Information
Contact Name: Charles W Brown
Job Title: DCS Records Manager
Address 1: 470 Metroplex Drive Suite 210
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City: Nashville
Zip: 37160
Phone: 615-891-0225
Email: chuck.brown@tn.gov
Agency: Dept. of Children's Services
Agency Head: Commissioner Jim Henry
Director: Bonnie Hommrich
Allotment Code: 359.10
Status
Action Requested: New RDA
Comments
  Date Comments
Records Management Division (RMD): 06-07-2013 The proposed RDA meets retention and disposition standards
Tennessee State Libary and Archives: 08-01-2013 TSLA concurs.
Comptroller Audit Review: 2013-08-21 We have reviewed RDA 11016 from an audit standpoint. We concur with the recommended retention and disposition specifications.
Agency: 08-28-2013 No changes needed by DCS
RMD Director Recomendations: 11-03-2013 RDA 11016 is a request for a new RDA. Recommend approval.
Signed Form Received: 2013-10-03
PRC Meeting Date: 11-20-2013
PRC Comments:
PRC Action: Approved
RDA History
ID RDA PRC Reviewed PRC Action
1847 11016 2013-11-20 Approved
2119 11016 0000-00-00 Pending
2120 11016 0000-00-00 Pending
2126 11016 2016-06-22 Approved
2530 11016 2019-05-22 Approved