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 convert to microfilm or a similar medium all records not specifically addressed in other statutes. Such records shall be kept for a minimum of seven (7) years; provided, however, if the sheriff is the sole source for such records, the records shall be kept for a minimum of seven (7) years.

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 November 1, 2014 (superseded document available).