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Investigation, Georgia Bureau of

Total entries: 48   (Listed alphabetically by title)


1975-0136 | Applicant Background Investigation File

Description:  Investigating background of applicants for employment with the GBI.

Retention:  Rejected Applicants: 3 years. All Others: Transfer to Active Individual Personnel File.


1975-0173 | Arrest Record Files

Description:  Arresting suspects for all types of criminal activity.

Retention:  23 years.


1989-0059 | Automated Fingerprint Identification System 〈AFIS〉 Conversion Printouts

Description:  Conversion of fingerprints from paper documents to State of Georgia Automated Fingerprint Identification System.

Retention:  4 years


1989-0075 | Automated Fingerprint Identification System 〈GBI/AFIS〉 Database Backups

Description:  Conversion of fingerprints from paper documents to State of Georgia Automated Fingerprint Identification System.

Retention:  Retain for useful life


1989-0076 | Automated Fingerprint Identification System 〈GBI/AFIS〉 Optical Disks

Description:  Conversion of fingerprints from paper documents to optical disks.

Retention:  3 months


0471-0005 | Bingo Organization License Files

Description:  Documents relating to organizations licensed by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to conduct bingo games.

Retention:  5 years


1986-0048A | Bingo Organization License Files

Description:  The licensing of organizations by the Georgia Bureau of Investigations to conduct bingo games (OCGA 16-12-50 thru 62).

Retention:  7 years after file becomes inactive.


1989-0067 | Computerized Criminal History Files (CCH Microfilm File)

Description:  Computerized Criminal, History Records.

Retention:  70 years


1973-0548A | Crime Laboratory Investigation Files

Description:  Investigation of evidence by scientific examination and investigation of suspicious deaths by medical examiners.

Retention:  See original documentation.


1979-0020 | Crime Prevention Unit Subject Files

Description:  Administering the Crime Prevention Unit.

Retention:  Permanent


1974-0411A | Criminal Activity Teletype Message Files

Description:  The nation-wide collecting and disseminating of information on criminal activity to law enforcement agencies.

Retention:  Record Copy: 20 years. Reference Copies: 1 year.


1983-0003A | Criminal Investigation Case Files

Description: 

Retention:  Random Sample: Permanent.


0471-0006 | Criminal Investigation Case Files - Non Violent Offenses

Description:  Investigative Division Criminal Case Files whose subject matter is non violent offenses

Retention:  Retain 20 years

Legal Citation:  O.C.G.A. 17-3-1(c.1)


0471-0001 | Criminal Investigation Case Files - Serious Violent Felonies

Description:  Investigative Division Criminal Case Files whose subject matter is a serious violent felony as defined by OCGA 17-10-6.1

Retention:  50 years

Legal Citation:  O.C.G.A. 17-3-1(c.1)


0471-0003 | Early Warning System Files

Description:  Records documenting the operation of the early warning system

Retention:  Retain 50 years


0471-0004 | Exit Interviews

Description:  Exit interviews with staff leaving the agency

Retention:  Retain 4 years


1976-0352 | FBI Uniform Crime Reports Files (FBI/UCR Files)

Description:  Reporting information on criminal activity in Georgia to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Retention:  3 years


1976-0353 | GCIC (Georgia Crime Information Center) Administrative Subject Files

Description:  Administering the Georgia Crime Information Center.

Retention:  3 years


1976-0341 | GCIC (Georgia Crime Information Center) Council Minutes File 〈GCIC Council File〉

Description:  Establishing and recording the proceedings of the GCIC Council.

Retention:  Permanent


1976-0340 | GCIC (Georgia Crime Information Center) Training Office Subject Files

Description:  Developing and conducting the training program for G.C.I.C. employees.

Retention:  2 years


1999-0032 | GCIC (Georgia Crime Information Center)Audit Files

Description:  Compliance audits files of Georgia's criminal justice agencies.

Retention:  4 years


1976-0072 | Implied Consent Section Supervisor’s Subject Files

Description:  Administration of the Implied Consent Section of the State Crime Laboratory.

Retention:  2 years


1989-0074 | Inactive Personnel Permanent Record Files

Description:  Administering active State employees and to maintaining records needed for documentation during their employment.

Retention:  72 years


1975-0160A | Inspection Report File 〈Internal Affairs Office〉

Description:  Inspecting Regional offices and Headquarters Squads.

Retention:  5 years


1976-0096A | Intelligence Name Index File

Description:  Persons arrested or suspected of criminal activity or persons that were victims of crimes.

Retention:  Record Copy: Permanent. Reference Copies: 3 years.


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