AGENCY: District Court (First District)

SERIES: 5037
TITLE: U.S. Commissioner docket books
DATES: 1891-1894.
ARRANGEMENT: By type of case (civil or criminal) and thereunder chronological by date.

DESCRIPTION: U.S. Commissioners assisted the district courts with their case loads by handling some misdemeanors and civil cases. The commissioners' docket books summarize the issues in each case, the hearing before the commissioner, and his verdict.

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 vital record essential for documenting the actions and functions of the U.S. Commissioners.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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