AGENCY: Washington County (Utah). Justice of the Peace : St. George

SERIES: 23598
TITLE: Docket book
DATES: 1882-1895.
ARRANGEMENT: chronological

DESCRIPTION: This docket records actions taken on civil and criminal cases in St. George precinct, Washington County. Until 1884, the court was considered a city alderman's court acting as an ex-officio justice court; after that, it is clearly a justice court for the county precinct. Date, judge presiding, parties involved, complaint, and actions taken, including fines collected are recorded. Complaints include selling intoxicants to Indians, petit larceny, assault and battery, debts, rape, water theft, replevin, 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

This disposition is based on information provided on local justice in territorial Utah.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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