AGENCY: District Court (Fourth District)

SERIES: 3588
TITLE: Cache county minute book
DATES: 1894-1895.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by date.

DESCRIPTION: This series is made up of minute books which record the official acts and proceedings of the District Court while sitting in Logan, Cache County, Utah, during the September 1994 and September 1995 terms. These records were created and maintained by the court clerk, who is required by state statute to keep a minute book (Compiled Laws of Utah, 1876, sections 1062 and 1065).

The minutes are a daily record of documents filed and actions taken with regard to every matter brought before each session of the court, largely regarding documents submitted, appearances before the court, and orders issued. Case numbers are sometimes listed beside the names of adverse parties. Court business (claims for payment of officers, jury selection, etc.) is included. The minutes encompass both criminal and civil cases. Petitions for divorce are a predominant type of civil action. Others include naturalization and suits to recover money. Criminal matters may involve larceny, trespass, burglary, robbery, assault, battery, rape, prostitution, sodomy, child abuse, gambling, narcotics, riot, perjury, or murder. Grand jury reports are included.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

Historical

Disposition based on documentation about individuals, legal procedure, court history and functions. Book(s) serve as a vital record essential for the operation of the court and its ability to fulfill obligations to the public.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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