AGENCY: District Court (Sixth District : Sanpete County)

SERIES: 26703
TITLE: Insane record book
DATES: 1900-1924.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological

DESCRIPTION: The insanity book contains copies of documents related to insanity hearings heard by the probate division of the court. Typically the files include a warrant for the arrest of an insane person, information confirming nature of insanity including a physician's certificate describing symptoms, and finally a warrant for the subject's confinement in the State Insane Asylum at Provo, Utah.

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 documentation about individuals, legal procedure, court history and functions. Book(s) serve as a historically useful record for documenting the operation of the court and its ability to fulfill obligations to the public.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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