AGENCY: Davis County (Utah). Probate Court

SERIES: 25012
TITLE: Minute books
DATES: 1854-1872.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological.

DESCRIPTION: These minutes record the daily proceedings of the probate court in civil and criminal matters, but are not transcripts of court cases. Cases divorces and other civil disputes, most frequently over debts. Criminal cases include larceny, assault, riot, kidnapping, etc. Cases may span multiple dates. The names of plaintiff, defendant, jurors, witnesses, councilors, and judge are noted. The charge or complaint; a statement that councilors presented their cases, including names of witnesses testifying, but not including the testimony; and details of the judgment are recorded as well.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in State Archives permanently after microfilming.

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

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

APPRAISAL

Historical

These records document the actions of the territorial county probate court which became obsolete at statehood. Any information about the probate court and its functions is historically significant.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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