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