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Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett
Records Management Division
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RDA
RDA: 11016
Database ID: 2119
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: Other
If Other, Explain: Records are to be cut off at date of closer and held until child's 18th birthday or 7yrs after closure whichever is longer
Total Retention: 18 Years 0 Months
Retention End Action: Destroy
Disposition Notes: These records are in paper format with the Mother/Primary caretaker listed Last Name/First Name. Files are stored in alphabetical order based on Last Name. Files are in various DCS File rooms across the state.
View Signed Form: Form Not Received
Worksheet
Worksheet ID: 2122
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: ALPHABETICAL (LAST NAME, FIRST NAME)
Media Format Generated: Paper
Media Format Stored: Paper: Other
Date Range: October 2010 to current
Annual Accumulation: Estimated average of 2600 cu ft per year
Current Volume: 9300 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: Child Protection Agencies in other states have a right to these records in accordance with TCA 37-5-107
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 37-2-408
Media Recommendation: Current Format
Media Recommendation Other:
Agency Retention: 18 years from the youngest child\'s DOB or 7 years from date of closure whichever is longer.
Agency Retention - Years Active: 1yr
Agency Retention - Years Inactive: 17
Records Center Retention Period: 18yrs
Final Disposition after Retention Expires: Destroy
Legal Citation: TCA37-2-408, US Code Title 42, COA RPM 6.02
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: 500 James Robertson Parkway
Address 2: 2nd Floor
City: Nashville
Zip: 37243
Phone: 615-833-8917
Email: chuck.brown@tn.gov
Agency: Dept. of Children's Services
Agency Head: Commissioner Bonnie Hommrich
Director: John Johnson
Allotment Code: 359.10
Status
Action Requested: Revision
Comments
  Date Comments
Records Management Division (RMD): 00-00-0000
Tennessee State Libary and Archives: 00-00-0000
Comptroller Audit Review: 0000-00-00
Agency: 00-00-0000
RMD Director Recomendations: 00-00-0000
Signed Form Received: 0000-00-00
PRC Meeting Date: 00-00-0000
PRC Comments:
PRC Action: Pending
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