AGENCY: District Court (Fourth District : Utah County)

SERIES: 25987
TITLE: Examination record books state institutions
DATES: 1940-1980.
ARRANGEMENT: Numerical by case number.

DESCRIPTION: Examination record books are registers of action for guardianships of incompetent persons and insanity cases. In order for someone to be committed to the State Hospital they must be examined by a mental health professional who then makes a recommendation to the Court. The judge makes commitment determinations and issues orders. In the case of incompetent persons, the judge determines the need for guardianship.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series is proposed and has not yet been approved.

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

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Controlled

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