AGENCY: District Court (Second District)

SERIES: 26728
TITLE: Grand jury minute book
DATES: 1893-1895.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by date.

DESCRIPTION: The primary role of the Grand Jury is to review evidence presented by the prosecutor and determine whether there is probable cause to return an indictment and as such the Jury does not hear all the evidence, or conflicting evidence, information of that nature is found in the case files. This minute book records the actions taken in cases turned over to the Grand Jury for indictment. Cases involve assault, murder, fraud, larceny, burglary, unlawful cohabitation, adultery, polygamy, etc. The minutes provide the defendant's name, date, charge, testimonies presented, and whether an indictment was returned. Included with the Jury minutes are records of names of officials and maintenance notes for the building, jailhouse and records preservation.

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

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

Public

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