1. A. The governing body of each county may establish a length of time for the county to keep departmental records and authorize the sheriff to properly dispose of or digitize all records not specifically addressed in other statutes.
2. B. Except as otherwise provided in this section, records shall be kept for a minimum of seven (7) years. However, if the sheriff is the sole source for such records, the records shall be kept for a minimum of seven (7) years; provided, that any audio or video recordings from recording equipment attached to the person of a law enforcement officer that depict anything other than an officer-involved shooting, use of lethal force, incidents involving medical treatment, incidents where a written application is received for the preservation of the specific event, or upon request of the district attorney may be kept at a minimum of one (1) year to be determined by the county sheriff.

Laws 1999, SB 92, c. 5, § 1, eff. November 1, 1999; Amended by Laws 2014, SB 1738, c. 299, § 1, eff. November 1, 2014 (superseded document available); Amended by Laws 2017, HB 1189, c. 22, § 8, eff. November 1, 2017; Amended by Laws 2017, HB 2232, c. 145, § 1, eff. November 1, 2017 (superseded document available).