AGENCY: District Court (Second District : Davis County)

SERIES: 4681
TITLE: Minute Books
DATES: 1896-1975
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by court date.

DESCRIPTION: The minute books document the proceedings in civil, criminal, and probate matters in the Davis District Court. Business matters recorded include court site, officers present, jurors selected, and scheduling and assignment of cases. A typical case will span multiple dates and may appear under more than one judge.

RETENTION

Permanent. Retain for 9 year(s)

DISPOSITION

Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: For records beginning in 1896 through 1975. Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

Paper: For records beginning in 1976 and continuing to the present. Retain in Office for 50 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.

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

M-Disc: 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

SECONDARY DESIGNATION

Exempt. The books in this series include references to adoptions. Because adoptions are sealed for 100 years after birth, any information about an adoption is considered restricted for the same time period. (Utah Code 78-30-15)