AGENCY: Sanpete County (Utah). Justice of the Peace : Fountain Green
SERIES: 26741
TITLE: Justice dockets
DATES: 1874-1927.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological.
DESCRIPTION: These justice dockets document both civil cases and 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 any 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
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 disposition is based on the record's secondary research value of documenting the minor criminal and civil actions handled in Fountain Green during the late 19th and early 20th century. Later dockets are destroyed in accordance with the Utah Courts Retention Schedule.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public