AGENCY: District Court (Fourth District : Utah County)

SERIES: 1420
TITLE: Adoption record books
DATES: i 1885-1949.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by date.

DESCRIPTION: This series contains records of adoption proceedings. Entries for a typical 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.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Microfilm master: For records beginning in 1885 through 1949. Retain in State Archives permanently.

Microfilm duplicate: For records beginning in 1885 through 1949. Retain in State Archives permanently.

Paper: Retain in State Archives permanently 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

Exempt. sealed for 100 years.

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