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

SERIES: 83346
TITLE: Docket book
DATES: i 1958-1961.
ARRANGEMENT: chronological

DESCRIPTION: The Oak City Precinct Justice Court Docket (1958-61) takes up the first ten pages in the Kanosh Precinct Justice Court Docket (1967-69) and is therefore stored with that series (number 83344).

Most of the entries are traffic infractions, violations of fish and game laws, civil and misdemeanor cases, and small claims complaints. This volume includes the date, the names of the parties involved, the complaint or charge, the name of the justice of the peace, any action taken, the type of papers filed, the decision rendered, and the amount of the fine or length of the sentence imposed. An individual ledger column for keeping track of the associated fees and costs is included for each case. The case index at the front of the docket book is blank.

RETENTION

Permanent. Retain for 10 year(s)

DISPOSITION

Transfer to Archives.

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

This retention is based on the historical value of the legal records to document the actions of the justice court in the Oak City Precinct of Millard County, Utah. It is an important record in community studies.

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