AGENCY: District Court (Second District : Davis County)

SERIES: 1418
TITLE: Guardianship and adoption record books
DATES: i 1881-1966.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by date.

DESCRIPTION: This series contains records of adoption proceedings and guardianships. Entries for a typical adoption case include statements of the natural parents, the witnesses, and child, if of sufficient age. The statements may record some family details such as child's birth date, legitimacy, abandonment, death of one or both parents, divorce, and other adoption factors. The judge's decree of adoption is also recorded, noting the child's new name. Guardianship records include copies of letters of guardianship, bonds filed, and other documents in regard to the guardianship of the estates of minors or the incompetent .

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently.

Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Office permanently.

Paper: Retain in State Records Center for 100 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

Historical

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

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

SECONDARY DESIGNATION

Exempt. Adoption records are sealed for 100 years

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