AGENCY: Davis County (Utah). Justice of the Peace : Clinton Precinct

SERIES: 22332
TITLE: Justice dockets
DATES: 1891-1913; 1916-1930.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological

DESCRIPTION: These dockets document criminal cases heard by the justice of the peace court. These preprinted books contain handwritten descriptions of misdemeanor cases. The first book is identified as Steed Precinct (1891-1897) and then continues as the Clinton Precinct (1902-1913). These books include the name of the justice court judge, names of plaintiff and defendant, charge, date case heard, summary of case, decision, fines, and justice of peace signature.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.

APPROVED: 02/2000

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: For records beginning in 1891 through 1930. Retain in Office for 9 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

Historical

This disposition is based on the secondary research value of the dockets in documenting the early misdemeanor criminal cases in the Clinton area during its early settlement, development, and the agricultural depression of the 1920s in Utah. The first docket appears to be the only evidence of the existence of the Steed Precinct. Later dockets are destroyed in accordance with the Utah Courts Retention Schedule.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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