AGENCY: Provo (Utah). Justice of the Peace

SERIES: 83991
TITLE: Criminal docket books
DATES: 1886-1909.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by filing date.

DESCRIPTION: This docket contains completed forms concerning misdemeanor cases heard by the justice of the peace court. The cases largely concern public intoxication and disturbing the peace violations, but also include many traffic violations. Recorded information includes: names of defendant, attorney, dates, changes in actions, fines, decisions, pleas, judgments rendered, and signature of the justice of the peace. The volume contains an alphabetical index listing the name and page number.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

APPROVED: 03/1989

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 these records to document the misdemeanor crimes committed in Provo.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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