AGENCY: District Court (Third District)

SERIES: 1635
TITLE: Grand jury minute books
DATES: 1878-1896.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by date.

DESCRIPTION: These handwritten, bound volumes record grand jury inquiries into public offenses committed or triable in the Third Judicial District, including indictments charging a person with a public offense presented to the court. (See "Compiled Laws of Utah, 1888," vol. 2, Criminal Procedure, Title III, Chapters 1-2, pp. 680-685, and Title IV, Chapters 1-2, pp.685-690.). Crimes under consideration for indictment include murder, assault, rape, embezzlement , polygamy, fornication, burglary, larceny, etc.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

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 documenting the operation of the court and its ability to fulfill obligations to the public.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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