AGENCY: District Court (Third District : Salt Lake County)

SERIES: 1471
TITLE: Criminal case files
DATES: 1896-
ARRANGEMENT: Numerical by case number.

DESCRIPTION: Indictments, subpoenas, verdicts, warrants, returns of warrants, informational papers, affidavits, affidavits of impecuniosity, court orders, judgments,warrants of execution and confinement, warrants of death, notices of appeal, demurrers, answers to demurrers, complaints, and orders to show cause that constitute criminal case files tried by the Third District Court in Salt Lake County. Includes predominantly first, second and third degree felonies, but also misdemeanor and juvenile cases.

RETENTION

Permanent. Retain for 50 year(s)

DISPOSITION

Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 5 years and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 45 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.

Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

Microfilm duplicate: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Historical Legal

Disposition based on administrative and legal value since it documents the functions of the Third District Court and continues to serve current and future administrative needs, also has historical value. Furthermore, should be retained as a vital record essential for the operation of the court and the ability to fulfill obligations to the public.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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