AGENCY: Salt Lake City (Utah). Justice Court

SERIES: 4885
TITLE: Minute books
DATES: 1864-1890.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by date.

DESCRIPTION: Minutes of proceedings in the justice court showing parties involved, offense, a brief summary of proceedings, and verdict or other resolution to the case. Most cases are criminal--fighting, battery, disturbing the peace, larceny, burglary, drunkeness, vagrancy, etc. A few are civil cases regarding lease agreements, etc.

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 historically useful record for documenting the operation of the court and its ability to fulfill obligations to the public.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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