AGENCY: Washington County (Utah). Probate Court

SERIES: 3168
TITLE: Civil and criminal record books
DATES: 1856-1886.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological

DESCRIPTION: The Washington County Probate Court originally held jurisdiction in civil and criminal cases, as well as estate distribution. Record Books A, B, and D contain primarily criminal cases and divorce and naturalization records, but also a few guardianships, estate settlements, and land claims adjudication. In the beginning, the probate clerk recorded details of civil and criminal cases, but in 1865 the clerk changed the format to that of court minutes. In 1873, the court ceased to handle civil and criminal cases with the exception of divorce, so from that date Record Book D is exclusively divorce records.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office permanently or until microfilmed and then transfer to State Archives.

Microfilm master: For records beginning in 1856 through 1886. Retain in State Archives permanently.

Microfilm duplicate: For records beginning in 1856 through 1886. Retain in Office permanently.

APPRAISAL

Historical

These record books contain divorce records, declarations of intent to become a citizen, other civil and criminal cases of the probate court in Washington County, and also important documents relating to original property ownership in Saint George.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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