1009 - Record Information Management Systems/RIMS

1009.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE

Documentation and tracking of accurate and complete information is vital to the performance of a thorough death investigation. The Coroner Division Facility accomplishes this tracking via the Hartwell County Sheriff’s Department RIMS database (Citizen Records Information Management Systems), which contains a compilation of information input by members of all Division units. This policy establishes general guidelines and requirements for use of this database.

1009.2 GENERAL EXPECTATIONS

All members shall complete their respective sections of RIMS pages and fields, to document actions taken or information obtained on a given case. All members shall complete their respective sections of RIMS as soon as practical and prior to case closure. Any entry made into RIMS shall accurately reflect your actions in relation to the investigation (example: Do not make an entry that property was collected and booked into evidence, until it has actually occurred).

1009.2.1 LATE ENTRIES

Entries may be added following closure of the case for reasons including, but not limited to, specimen disposition, release of property and evidence, report request tracking, or subpoenas.

These entries shall be made immediately at the time the action is taken.

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