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Laboratory Case File- Drug Analysis

RDA Number
909
Effective Date
Record Series Abstract
Records Series includes, but is not limited to request for Examination Forms, TBI Laboratory Drug Reversal Worksheet, Laboratory Report, and any information generated by Forensic Scientists.
Record Series Active
Yes
Cut Off at End of
Other
If Other, Explain
Files are to be cut off after verification that the case is fully adjudicated and no other claims or appeals may be filed.
Total Retention Years
0
Total Retention Months
0
Retention End Action
Permanent
Disposition Notes
Files are to be cut off after verification that the case is fully adjudicated and no other claims or appeals may be filed. Records are generated in paper and/or electronic format, however; any paper copy may be destroyed once verification for completion and accuracy is complete.
Record Location
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Headquarters 901 R.S. Gass Blvd. Nashville, TN 37216
File Arrangement
Numeric
Media Format Generated
Electronic
Paper
Media Format Generated Summary
Electronic: Text
Electronic: Email
Paper: Sheet
Media Format Stored
Paper
Media Format Stored Summary
Electronic: Text
Electronic: Email
Paper: Sheet
Date Range
2002 to current
Allotment Code
34800
Annual Accumulation
Approximately 200 cubic feet; 0.14 TB
Current Volume
1000 cubic ft. 2.86 TB
Record Value
Administrative
Legal
Audit Requirements
State
Information Shared Outside the State
Yes
Shared Agencies
Submitting agency, District Attorney General Office. We have a policy in place and only share this information with them if asked.
Essential Record
Yes - Original
Essential Record Stored
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation 901 R.S. Gass Blvd. Nashville, TN 37216
Essential Record Media Type
Paper
Confidential
Yes
Confidential Legal Citation
Tenn. Code Ann. 10-7-504
Does this Record Series Contain Sensitive Information?
No
Agency Retention
Permanent
Records Center Retention Period
Permanent
System Name
Dell EMC to Avamar to a Dell EMC Data Domain
Hardware Description
Dell EMC
Software Description
Avamar
System Location
Onsite Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, 901 R.S. Gass Blvd., Nashville, TN 37216. Offsite Data Center Soth (DSC) Smyrna, TN
Backup Procedures
Full snapshot of system performed DAILY at a minimum, utilizing a combination of Avamar, EMC Data Domain, and VMAX systems. Stored onsite for 60 days then transferred offsite to DCS.
Disaster Recovery
In the event of a Primary Server failure resulting in a loss of data, the files would be accessed utilizing the backup system detailed above. (Avamar Backups, Data Domain, VMAX) Full recovery process is available trough the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Technology and Innovation Division.
Data Migration Description
Onsite for 60 days then transferred to DCS.
Records Management Division (RMD)
03-16-2023
No recommended changes.
Tennessee State Library and Archives
03-20-2023
No recommended changes.
Comptroller Audit Review
03-21-2023
We have reviewed RDA 909 from an audit standpoint. We concur with the recommended retention and disposition specifications.
Agency Records Officer
03-21-2023
Concur.
RMD Director
03-24-2023
RDA 909 is a request to revise an RDA. The retention period will change from five years and then destroy to permanent. The format will be paper/electronic. The Abstract, Cut Off, Disposition Notes, and Worksheet have been updated. Recommend approval of the request to revise RDA 909.
Public Records Commission
04-18-2023
PRC approves RDA 909.