AGENCY: Centerfield (Utah)

SERIES: 30577
TITLE: Justice Docket
DATES: 1976-1981, 1986-1988.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by complaint filing date.

DESCRIPTION: This series contains a docket book used by the justice court for the city. The book contains pre-printed forms for recording information about cases heard by the court. The vast majority of cases handled by the justice court during this time period were traffic violations, especially speeding, but the court also heard a number of small claims cases. For violation cases the records typically note such information as the name of the justice of the peace, the defendant, the charge, arresting officer, and any fines imposed. Record of small claims cases include the name of the justice of the peace, parties in the case, nature of the complaint, and the outcome of the case.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule Agency history records, GRS-1723

AUTHORIZED: 07/27/2023

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: For records beginning in 1976 through 1988. Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

Historical

The record in this series has permanent historical value as representative documentation of the changing role of justice courts in the state over time.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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