AGENCY: Salt Lake City (Utah). Justice Court

SERIES: 4617
TITLE: Books of Drunks
DATES: 1891-1902.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by date of court hearing.

DESCRIPTION: This series includes four large books, used to record the name, date, and verdict of those charged in Salt Lake County for being drunk in a public place. Records also include the name of the Justice of the Peace, the date of the hearing, and the fine paid (if applicable). Each book has one or two corresponding indexes, which are bound separately.

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.

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

APPRAISAL

Historical

This series has permanent historical value as documentation of criminal activity and the operation of the Salt Lake City Police Department and Police court at the turn of the twentieth century.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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