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

SERIES: 83341
TITLE: Docket books
DATES: 1876-1944.
ARRANGEMENT: Generally chronological by hearing date.

DESCRIPTION: These four volumes were used to record individual criminal and civil cases heard by the Fillmore Precinct justice court. They include the names of the parties involved, the action taken, the names of the attorneys, the name of the justice of the peace, the type of papers filed, and the judgments rendered.

The case index at the front of each docket was not used in three of these volumes. A ledger column to keep track of the costs associated with each case is printed on each page. The 1913-25 volume contains copies of loose warrants and depositions.

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.

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

APPRAISAL

Historical

This retention is based on the historical value of these four volumes. They document the types of cases handled by justice courts during this period. They are important for the study of local history and for community studies.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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