AGENCY: District Court (Third District : Salt Lake County)

SERIES: 4113
TITLE: Divorce case files
DATES: 1970-
ARRANGEMENT: Numerical by case number and generally chronological by filing date.

DESCRIPTION: These records contain third district court divorce case files. They number consecutively from D1 - D27329. Specifics include complaints, orders, affidavits, demurrers, etc.

RETENTION

Permanent. Retain for 50 year(s) after case is closed

DISPOSITION

Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 5 years and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 45 years and then transfer to State Archives.

APPRAISAL

Historical

Disposition based on documentation about individuals, legal procedure, court history and functions. Case files have legal and administrative value to the court through dismissal or satisfaction of the final judgment. They enforce or protect private rights and prevent or redress private wrongs. The value of the judge's decrees and final judgments to parties in an action may well extend beyond their immediate administrative use.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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