seriesNo,seriesEntityName,seriesTitle,seriesDateRange,seriesArrangement,seriesDescription,seriesTotRetentDesc,seriesPrimaryClassCode,seriesExtentDesc
6241,District Court (Fifth District : Beaver County),Probate case files,1856-,Numerical by case number.,"Case files involving the estates of deceased persons and the guardianship of minors and the incompetent. Adoptions\, incorporations or dissolutions (turn of the century) and name changes might also appear.",Retain permanently,Public,27.00 cubic feet 41 microfilm reels
24338,District Court (Fifth District : Beaver 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 Beaver 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 for 50 year(s),Public,4.00 cubic feet 6 microfilm reels
26628,District Court (Fifth District : Beaver County),Certificates of citizenship record books,1896-1900.,Chronological by date of entry.,Comprised of two books (III and IV). Books I and II were kept by the territorial district court and can be found in series (need to create).,,Public,1.00 cubic foot 1 microfilm reel
26626,District Court (Fifth District : Beaver County),Judgment book indexes,1896-1998.,Alphabetical by surname.,"This series is comprised of three index books kept by the Fifth District Court in Beaver County to access entries in both the judgment record books and the judgment docket books kept by the court. Book 1 indexes Judgment Record Books 1 (1896-1897)\, 2 (1898-1905)\, B (1905-1916)\, and C (1916-1933). Book 2 indexes Judgment Record Books D and E\, and Book 3 indexes judgment docket books B and C.",,Public,1.50 cubic feet 1 microfilm reel
29804,District Court (Fifth District : Beaver County),Naturalization index cards,1865-1938.,Alphabetical by applicant name.,This series contains index cards used to abstract information about naturalization applicants from records held by the court.,,Public,0.10 cubic foot
1053,District Court (Fifth District : Beaver County),Probate record books,1897-1997.,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,5.50 cubic feet 7 microfilm reels
24378,District Court (Fifth District : Beaver County),Criminal registers of actions,1896-1998.,Numerical by case number.,"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. A register of actions may contain the following entries for each 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\, disclaimers\, bonds\, and inventories.",,Public,0.50 cubic foot 1 microfilm reel
24549,District Court (Fifth District : Beaver County),Case indexes,1896-1998.,"Alphabetical by surname, thereunder chronological by date.",This series is comprised of three index books kept by the Fifth District Court in Beaver County to access the civil and criminal case files generated by the court. Book 1 indexes by defendant surname between 1896 and 1950. Book 2 is a matching volume except that indexing is by plaintiff surname. Book 3 has sections organizing by both plaintiff and defendant surname between 1950 and 1998.,,Public,1.50 cubic feet 2 microfilm reels
13138,District Court (Fifth District : Beaver County),Judgment record books,1898-1976.,Chronological by filing date.,"This series contains judgment record books kept by the 5th District Court in Beaver 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,3 microfilm reels
1394,District Court (Fifth District : Beaver County),Minute books,1905-1979.,Chronological by date.,"These minute books document the 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,2.50 cubic feet 3 microfilm reels
23866,District Court (Fifth District : Beaver County),Probate registers of action,1896-1998.,Numerical by case number.,"Probate registers of action list each action taken in the cases presented to the probate division of Fifth District Court: Beaver 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,2.50 cubic feet 3 microfilm reels
26627,District Court (Fifth District : Beaver County),Criminal Information Book,1919-1979.,Chronological by date of entry.,Comprised of one book that provides criminal case summaries.,,Public,
26634,District Court (Fifth District : Beaver County),Assumed Names Record,1938-1965.,Alphabetical by name.,Comprised of one book that appears to have corporation company and owner names. Book is index format.,,Public,
26588,District Court (Fifth District : Beaver County),Probate case index,1896-1989.,Alphabetical by surname.,"This record series contains an index book kept by the clerk of the court for the purpose of tracking probate actions handled by Fifth District Court in Beaver County. It lists the name of parties involved in probate proceedings\, the accompanying probate case number\, and information on where the case can be located in the probate registers of action maintained by the court (through probate register book 4).",,Public,0.50 cubic foot 1 microfilm reel
85176,District Court (Fifth District : Beaver County),Declarations of intention record books,i 1896-1940.,Chronological by filing 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,1.00 cubic foot 3 microfilm reels
26625,District Court (Fifth District : Beaver County),Judgment dockets,1896-1998.,Chronological by filing date.,"This series contains the Judgment Dockets produced by the 5th District Court in Beaver 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,1.50 cubic feet 2 microfilm reels
26635,District Court (Fifth District : Beaver County),Criminal docket,1896-1916.,Chronological by filing date.,Comprised of one book.,,Public,
26668,District Court (Fifth District : Beaver County),Civil case indexes,1896-1998.,alphabetical by surname,Comprised of one volume which can be used to locate civil case file numbers for civil case files generated by the court.,,Public,
24546,District Court (Fifth District : Beaver County),General indexes to actions,1896-1925.,"Chronological by date, thereunder alphabetical by name.","These indexes provide names of parties\, place where recorded (record book\, judgment docket\, minute book\, etc.)\, and usually case or file number for actions taken in civil\, criminal\, and probate cases in the Fifth District Court-Beaver County. Incorporations are also included; in fact\, Vol. A is also called a ""Corporation index"" as so many of the cases recorded therein pertain to incorporations.",,Public,1.50 cubic feet 1 microfilm reel
24551,District Court (Fifth District : Beaver County),Civil registers of actions,1896-1998.,"Numerical by case number, thereunder chronological by date.","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,5.50 cubic feet 6 microfilm reels
24079,District Court (Fifth District : Beaver County),Citizenship certificate stubs,1907-1911.,Numerical by certificate number,"These preprinted stubs kept a record of each certificate of citizenship issued to newly naturalized citizens. A certificate was given to the new citizen and a copy mailed to the federal Bureau of Naturalization. The court clerk kept these stubs which recorded the essential information on the certificate: number; name; age\, when and where the declaration of intention was filed; when and where the petition for citizenship was filed; name\, age\, and residence of wife; name\, age\, and residence of minor children; date order filed; and holder's signature.",,Public,
24290,District Court (Fifth District : Beaver County),Civil case files,1896-,Numerical by case number.,These case files document civil cases handled by the Fifth District Court in Beaver. They include all papers filed with the court,,Public,40.00 cubic feet 64 microfilm reels
85177,District Court (Fifth District : Beaver County),Naturalization record books,i 1896-1940.,Chronological by filing 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 standardized certificates of citizenship and any supporting petitions or documentation required.",,Public,3 microfilm reels