AGENCY: United States. Department of Justice

SERIES: 28816
TITLE: Utah Territory courts files
DATES: ca. 1858-1895.
ARRANGEMENT: Roughly chronological.

DESCRIPTION: This series contains a microfilm of files presumably in the National Archives. The files were maintained by the Justice Department and document the appointment of judges and management of the judiciary in the Territory of Utah. Documents in the series include correspondence, citizen petitions, published court opinions, newspaper clippings, and portions of case files.

RETENTION

Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends

DISPOSITION

Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

Historical

This series has historical value as documentation of the appointment of judges and management of the judicial system in the Utah Territory. The copy of these records held at the State Archives is not unique, but has reference value because the records are closely tied to court records held by the Archives.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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