AGENCY: District Court (Second District : Weber County)
SERIES: 1407
TITLE: Minutes
DATES: i 1896-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by court date.
DESCRIPTION: This series is made up of minute books which record the official acts and proceedings of the Second District Court while sitting in Ogden, Weber County, Utah. These records were created and maintained by the court clerk, who is required by state statute to keep a minute book (Utah Code Annotated, 1953, 17-20-2).
The minutes are a daily record of documents filed and actions taken with regard to every matter brought before each session of the court, largely regarding documents submitted, appearances before the court, and orders issued. The minutes encompass both criminal and civil cases, including probate matters such as estates, guardianship, and adoption. Petitions for divorce are a predominant type of civil action. Others include naturalization, voluntary withdrawal or dissolution of corporations, and petitions for a writ of habeas corpus. Criminal matters may involve larceny, trespass, burglary, robbery, assault, battery, rape, prostitution, sodomy, child abuse, gambling, narcotics, riot, perjury, or murder.
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently.
Microfilm duplicate: Retain in State Archives permanently.
Paper: For records beginning in 1961 and continuing to the present. Retain in Office until microfilmed and then destroy provided microfilm has passed inspection.
Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Office permanently.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Historical Legal
Disposition based on the historical value of the minute books as documentation about individuals, legal procedure, court history and functions. Minute books have legal and administrative value to the court through dismissal or satisfaction of the final judgment. Because they enforce or protect private rights and prevent or redress private wrongs, the value of the judge's decrees and final judgments to parties in any action may extend well into the future.
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.