AGENCY: Salt Lake City (Utah). Justice Court

SERIES: 23834
TITLE: Jeter Clinton's criminal docket books
DATES: 1867-1874.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by date.

DESCRIPTION: Jeter Clinton was a 4th ward Alderman, as such acting as a JP for the city of Salt Lake, except for the 1868-1870 term when he was elected as county JP for the 4th Salt Lake City precinct. These dockets show action taken before Justice Clinton in minor criminal cases in the city. The criminal segment of a justice's court was commonly referred to as a police court.

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 the value of these records in documenting the types of cases handled by justice courts during this period. It is important for the study of local history and community studies.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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