AGENCY: Sanpete County (Utah). Justice of the Peace : Sterling
SERIES: 26735
TITLE: Justice dockets
DATES: 1897-1930.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological
DESCRIPTION: These justice dockets document misdemeanors heard by the justice of the peace. Information about each case in the dockets includes name of the justice of peace, names of plaintiff and defendant, a description the complaint, date heard, summary of decision and the penalty imposed, and a signature of the justice of peace.
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
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
This disposition is based on the record's secondary research value of documenting the minor criminal and civil actions handled in Sterling during its early settlement. Later dockets are destroyed in accordance with the Utah Courts Retention Schedule.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public