seriesNo,seriesEntityName,seriesTitle,seriesDateRange,seriesArrangement,seriesDescription,seriesTotRetentDesc,seriesPrimaryClassCode,seriesExtentDesc
13505,District Court (Fifth District : Washington County),Guardianships and adoptions record,1902-1920.,Chronological by filing date.,"This volume contains affidavits\, agreements\, and orders pertaining to cases of adoption and guardianship. The nature of these documents varies widely from the establishment of an adoptive parent or legal guardianship for minors or in cases of insanity to the sale of real estate owned by a minor and overseen by a legal guardian. Each entry provides the names of the minors or patients as well as the names of the guardian or adoptive parent(s) and the biological parents involved in the proceeding\, the date of proceeding and endorsement/filing date\, and the signature of clerk or judge overseeing the proceeding.",,Private,2 microfilm reels
25159,District Court (Fifth District : Washington County),Criminal registers of actions,1896-1990.,"Numerical by case number, thereunder chronological by date.","Records and documents pertaining to a particular civil\, criminal or probate action are filed together by the court clerk and collectively these documents constitute the case file. As these records or actions are filed\, the clerk enters them in the registers which comprise this series.",,Public,2.00 cubic feet 2 microfilm reels
23780,District Court (Fifth District : Washington County),Estate administration index,1880-1902.,Chronological by date,"The Index to Record of Administration of Estates is a probate register of actions taken in estate and guardianship cases handled by the Washington County Probate Court\, and subsequently by the probate division of Fifth District Court: Washington County. For each case the register names an individual\, states the kind of case\, and then lists each action taken in the case. Each entry provides both the date of action and a reference where that action was recorded in Probate Record Books F\, G\, H\, or in the Will Book. While subsequent registers of action include all functions of the probate division\, this index includes estate and guardianship cases only.",,Public,0.20 cubic foot 1 microfilm reel
23739,District Court (Fifth District : Washington County),Will record books,1876-1988.,Chronological by date.,"Legislators at the second Utah Territorial Legislative Assembly organized probate courts in each of Utah's counties and endowed these courts with the right to exercise jurisdiction in the probate of wills and the administration of estates of deceased persons (Laws of Utah\, Chapter 42\, 1852). The assembly clarified the manner in which estates should be settled. By law any person of full age and of sound mind could dispose of all of his property by will\, with the exception that sufficient first be withheld to pay any outstanding debts. The signatures of two competent witnesses in addition to the testator validated a completed will. The law provided that wills could be sealed and deposited with the clerk of the probate court where they would be preserved until the death of the testator. Otherwise\, any person having custody of a will could bring it into the court at the death of the testator. The law stated that if the court allowed and attested the will\, it should be carried into effect,(Compiled Laws of Utah\, 1876\, Title 14\, chapter 1\, sections 1-6). Volumes one and two are transcribed by hand while volumes four\, five\, and six are typed transcriptions. Regardless of the medium and complexity of the case\, each will follows a similar format. It states that the testator meets the requirement of being of sound mind and legal age. It names who the testator desires to be the executor of his estate. It enumerates the testator's property and designates whom he wishes to inherit each item. Volume three contains preprinted forms created by the court. These were available by 1903 though Washington County used them for only a dozen cases and most of these cases are also available as handwritten transcriptions of the will in volume two. The preprinted forms each contain an Order Appointing Time for Probate of Will\, Testimonies of Subscribing Witnesses on Probate of Will\, Testimony of Applicant on Probate of Will\, Order Admitting Will to Probate\, Executor Bond\, Oath of Sureties\,,Letters Testamentary\, Letters of Administration with Will Annexed\, Order Appointing Appraisers\, Decree Showing that Due and Legal Notice to Creditors has been given\, and a Final Discharge of Executor.",,Public,2.20 cubic feet 2 microfilm reels
26330,District Court (Fifth District : Washington County),Judgment record books,1896-1991.,Chronological by date.,"This series contains judgment record books kept by the 5th District Court in Washington County. The text of judgments rendered in court cases are recorded in these volumes. These records function as a reference source for all final judgments made by the court in civil matters. Included are findings of fact\, conclusions of law\, and the decree or judgment. Recorded information includes the names of the parties involved\, date\, a summary of the case and findings\, decisions rendered\, and the names of officials. A case number is recorded in some instances.",,Public,8.00 cubic feet 12 microfilm reels
26247,District Court (Fifth District : Washington County),Index to civil and criminal actions,1896-1937.,Alphabetical by surname of defendant.,"This record series contains an index book kept by the clerk of the court for the purpose of tracking civil and criminal actions handled by Fifth District Court in Washington County. It lists the kind of action\, civil or criminal\, the names of plaintiff and defendant\, a file number and a date of filing.",,Public,0.50 cubic foot 1 microfilm reel
13435,District Court (Fifth District : Washington County),Justice court records,1882-1895.,none,,,,1 microfilm reel
18193,District Court (Fifth District : Washington County),Civil registers of actions,1896-1990.,"Numerical by case number, thereunder chronological","Civil cases document the legal process and the administration of justice in conjunction with civil proceedings for the determination of a controversy between parties wherein rights are enforced or protected\, or wrongs are prevented or redressed. Records and documents pertaining to a particular civil action are filed together by the court clerk and collectively these documents constitute the case file. As these records or actions are filed\, the clerk enters them in the registers which comprise this series. The clerk is required as documents enter the case file to make a notation that shows ""the nature of each paper filed or writ issued and the substance of each order or judgment of the court and of the returns showing execution of process. The notation of an order or judgment shall show the date the notation is made. When trial by jury has been properly demanded or ordered the clerk shall enter the word 'jury' on the page assigned to that action"" [UCA 79 (b) (2)]. A register of actions,may contain the following entries for each civil case: name of the attorney for plaintiff and defendant\, name of the judge presiding over the case\, petitions\, complaints\, summons\, answers to summons\, orders from the court\, assignment of judges\, exhibits\, judgment\, findings and conclusions\, costs\, decrees\, requests by attorneys for instructions to the jury\, verdict\, motions for cross complaints or new trials\, amendments to previous answers and disclaimers.",,Public,12.00 cubic feet 27 microfilm reels
23596,District Court (Fifth District : Washington County),Declarations of intention record books,1897-1939.,Chronological by date.,"To become a citizen of the United States\, an individual normally filed a ""declaration of intention to become a citizen"" at least two years prior to applying for citizenship. The next step was the naturalization hearing at which the candidate and witnesses either made oral statements or filed written petitions and affidavits attesting to the applicant's character\, worthiness to become a citizen\, and the validity of statements made to the court. If the judge found the applicant eligible to become a citizen\, an oath was administered and the individual renounced his former citizenship. At this point a certificate of citizenship was issued documenting the fact. These volumes contain recorded copies of the declarations of individuals' intentions to later become United States citizens and to renounce current citizenship. The first forms contain little more than the declarant's name and native country\, but forms after 1906 contain more detailed information about both the individual and his,family.",,Public,0.50 cubic foot 1 microfilm reel
23736,District Court (Fifth District : Washington County),Juror and witness fee book,1919-1924.,Chronological by date.,"These certificates are receipts for service as jurors or witnesses. The forms give receipt number\, place\, date\, whether juror or witness and individual's name\, number of days and per diem amount\, number of miles and mileage amount\, total\, date of discharge\, and signature that paid.",,Public,
23597,District Court (Fifth District : Washington County),Citizenship certificate stubs,1913-1929.,Numerical by entry number.,"This series contains stubs for certificates of citizenship issued by the court to newly naturalized citizens. The court clerk was responsible for sending the federal Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization a duplicate of the certificate\, ""and to make and keep on file in his office a stub for each certificate so issued by him\, whereon shall be entered a memorandum of all the essential facts set forth in such certificate."" The preprinted stub forms were in volumes issued by the Bureau of Naturalization. The essential facts included both filing information and personal history data: certificate number; name; age; declaration of intention filing data; petition for citizenship filing data;,name\, age\, and residence of wife; names\, ages\, and residences of minor children; date of order admitting to citizenship with volume and page recorded; and signature of holder.",,Public,
23738,District Court (Fifth District : Washington County),Minute Books,1896-1974.,Chronological by date.,"This series contains the minute books from the Fifth District Court in Washington County\, with actions from the criminal\, civil\, and probate divisions appearing throughout. Minute books contain the documentation of daily proceedings of the court but are not transcripts of court cases. Business matters include court site and officers present\, jury selection\, judicial appointments\, expense claims\, as well as entries noting the day's proceedings on various cases. A typical case will span multiple dates and will include an indictment or indication of the filed complaint\, procedural issues\, presentation of the case\, witnesses' names\, the verdict\, and precise sentencing or settlement.",,Public,2.20 cubic feet 3 microfilm reels
26246,District Court (Fifth District : Washington County),Criminal case files,1896-,Numerical by case number.,"Case files are made up of the various documents filed with the Fifth District Court in Washington County pertaining to each specific case. The records usually contain information such as the case number\, and the names of the defendants\, counsel\, jurors\, and witnesses. The case file may include complaints\, indictments\, subpoenas\, verdicts\, warrants of arrest\, execution or confinement\, warrant returns\, affidavits\, orders\, judgments\, appeal notices. Files rarely include transcripts of testimony. First\, second\, and third degree felony cases are the predominant case file type within this series (a major crime for which the maximum imprisonment is more than one year in a state correctional institution). This would include first degree offenses such as murder\, rape\, aggravated kidnapping\, aggravated burglary and robbery\, arson\, and possession with intent to distribute drugs. Second degree offenses include: manslaughter\, robbery\, residential burglary\, kidnapping\, perjury\, forgery\, theft of,property valued over $1\,000.00\, forcible sexual abuse\, and intentional child abuse. Third degree felonies include: burglary of non-dwellings\, theft\, aggravated assault\, forgery\, unlawful sexual intercourse\, joyriding\, possession with intent to distribute marijuana or cocaine\, and false or forged prescriptions.",Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends,Public,6.00 cubic feet 8 microfilm reels
84201,District Court (Fifth District : Washington County),Inheritance tax liens register,i 1904-1915.,Chronological,"The court clerk's office registers the estate settlements showing the heirs\, devisees\, or grantees\, and their relationship to the deceased. This settlement was then assessed for tax purposes. Appraisal of property is included and the executor or administrator is named. If any real estate was subject to liens the lien was also registered. The Washington County Inheritance Tax and Lien Book has only three entries. These are: Brigham J. Lund\, 1905; George Woodward\, 1905; and James Andrus\, 1915.",,,
3636,District Court (Fifth District : Washington County),Probate case files,1896-,Numerical by case number.,"A collection of all documents and actions filed with the court clerk in the course of probating wills of deceased persons make up the probate case files. Guardianships and adoptions may be included. Records and documents pertaining to a particular action are filed together by the court clerk\, who is required by the Rules of Civil Procedure to file pleadings and other legal papers. Collectively they constitute the case file. Case numbers are assigned by the court when papers are initially filed with the clerk. Files for probate cases include such documents as wills\, decrees\, continuations of hearings\, discharges\, petitions\, notices\, bonds\, letters testamentary\, testimonies\, findings of fact and conclusions of law\, commitments\, affidavits\, proof of publication\, appraisals\, reports\, orders\, depositions\, property inventories\, etc.",Retain permanently,Public,28.00 cubic feet 52 microfilm reels
3635,District Court (Fifth District : Washington County),Civil case files,1896-,Numerical by case number.,"Original complaint or summons\, and all legal papers filed through disposition or dismissal of civil cases\, the proceedings between parties wherein rights are enforced or protected\, or wrongs are prevented or redressed\, which cannot legally be called criminal cases\, involving real property and incidents in Washington. Transcripts and exhibits are not included. Civil cases include petitions for divorce\, suits to recover money\, voluntary withdrawal or dissolution of corporations\, and writs of habeas corpus. For the approximately twenty years following statehood\, grand jury reports and lists\, various writs\, oaths of office\, etc\, were also assigned civil case numbers.",Retain permanently,Public,34.35 cubic feet 45 microfilm reels
18217,District Court (Fifth District : Washington County),Probate registers of action,1902-1990.,Numerical by case number.,"Probate registers of action list each action taken in the cases presented to the probate division of Fifth District Court: Washington County. In addition to handling the estates of deceased persons\, the probate division also dealt with adoptions\, guardianships\, and insanity and incompetency cases. The court was responsible for adjudicating and conveying ownership of town site lands (Utah Code\, 57-7-19\, 1953). Occasionally\, the court handled name changes and inquests regarding the cause of a death. In each case the probate register indicates the name or names of the individuals involved\, the kind of case\, and the name of the petitioner's attorney\, followed by a list of each action taken in the case and the date that action was taken.",,Public,3.00 cubic feet 5 microfilm reels
23737,District Court (Fifth District : Washington County),Register of actions,1895-1899.,Chronological by date.,"This volume records actions taken in civil\, criminal\, and probate cases giving date\, description of action\, and fee. It appears to cover cases 1-35.",,Public,
26331,District Court (Fifth District : Washington County),Judgment dockets,1896-1990.,Chronological by date.,"This series contains the Judgment Dockets produced by the 5th District Court in Washington County. Dockets function as an agenda for the proceedings of the court\, written in abstract or brief form to act as a record of the action relative to each case. The docket generally contains the following information: Plaintiff\, Defendant\, Nature of the Case\, Attorneys for the Plaintiff and Defendant\, Case Number\, Date and Nature of each action taken in the case\, any applicable fees for the action\, along with the judge?s disposition of the case.",,Public,6.50 cubic feet 7 microfilm reels
29877,District Court (Fifth District : Washington County),Wills deposited for safekeeping,1890-2017.,,"These original wills were deposited by individuals with district courts for safekeeping\, as per Utah Code 75-2-901 (2016). Wills are legal instruments which divide an individual's possessions and assets among his/her beneficiaries and include information concerning the executor of the estate\, as well as the signatures of witnesses and attorneys involved. A will may be divided into several sections and cover a variety of topics regarding the estate.",Retain permanently,Private,
18215,District Court (Fifth District : Washington County),Probate record books,1897-1991.,Chronological by date.,"Probate record books are a daily record of what documents were filed in court on a particular day. They contain details of the proceedings in estate cases. Personal name change cases may also appear. For deceased persons\, the will\, appraisals and inventories\, and the settlements are recorded. For guardianships the appointment of a guardian and frequently an account of some property are noted. Adoption records give the full order of the adoption\, often with statements from both the natural and adoptive parents or a social service agency detailing circumstances of the adoption.",,Public,10.50 cubic feet 20 microfilm reels
23595,District Court (Fifth District : Washington County),Naturalization record books,1896-1940.,Chronological by date.,"To become a citizen of the United States\, an individual normally filed a ""declaration of intention to become a citizen"" at least two years prior to applying for citizenship. The next step was the naturalization hearing at which the candidate and witnesses either made oral statements or filed written petitions and affidavits attesting to the applicant's character\, worthiness to become a citizen\, and the validity of statements made to the court. If the judge found the applicant eligible to become a citizen\, an oath was administered and the individual renounced his former citizenship. At this point a certificate of citizenship was issued documenting the fact. These volumes contain documentation of the final steps of becoming a United States citizen. They include petitions for naturalization\, certificates of citizenship\, and accompanying documentation.",,Public,1.50 cubic feet 1 microfilm reel