AGENCY: District Court (Fourth District : Juab County)

SERIES: 1397
TITLE: Minute books
DATES: 1896-1985.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by date.

DESCRIPTION: These minute books document the daily proceedings of the court but are not transcripts of court cases. Business matters include court site and officers present, jury selection, judicial appointments, expense claims, as well as entries noting the day's proceedings on various cases. A typical case will span multiple dates and will include an indictment or indication of the filed complaint, procedural issues, presentation of the case, witnesses' names, the verdict, and precise sentencing or settlement. From 1969 to 1977, Juab County was part of the Fifth District Court. In 1977 the county joined the Fourth District.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Microfilm master: For records beginning in 1917 through 1985. Retain in State Archives permanently.

Microfilm duplicate: For records beginning in 1917 through 1985. Retain in State Archives permanently.

APPRAISAL

Historical

Disposition based on documentation about individuals, legal procedure, court history and functions. Book(s) serve as a historically useful record for documenting the operation of the court and its ability to fulfill obligations to the public.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

SECONDARY DESIGNATION

Exempt. UCA 78-30-15 (2008). As of 1 July 1999, adoptions become public after 100 years; until then they are sealed and only obtainable through the court. These books include occasional reference to adoptions.

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