AGENCY: District Court (Fifth District : Washington County)
SERIES: 26330
TITLE: Judgment record books
DATES: 1896-1991.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by date.
DESCRIPTION: This series contains judgment record books kept by the 5th District Court in Washington County. The text of judgments rendered in court cases are recorded in these volumes. These records function as a reference source for all final judgments made by the court in civil matters. Included are findings of fact, conclusions of law, and the decree or judgment. Recorded information includes the names of the parties involved, date, a summary of the case and findings, decisions rendered, and the names of officials. A case number is recorded in some instances.
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.
Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
Microfilm duplicate: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Historical
This series has historical value as they provide access to judgments in historic case files.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public