AGENCY: Millard County (Utah). Justice of the Peace. Abraham Precinct

SERIES: 83339
TITLE: Docket book
DATES: i 1902-1928.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by date.

DESCRIPTION: This single volume was used to record individual criminal and civil cases heard by the Abraham Precinct Justice of the Peace Court. The docket book is divided into separate sections for criminal and civil cases. Recorded information includes the names of the parties involved, the date, an account of the alleged violation of the law, the defendant's plea, the action taken, the names of the attorneys, the type of papers filed, and the judgments rendered. A ledger column for keeping track of the various fees and costs is included for each case.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.

APPROVED: 12/1988

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 10 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

Historical

Disposition based on the value of these records in documenting the types of cases handled by justice courts during this period. It is important for the study of local history and community studies.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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