seriesNo,seriesEntityName,seriesTitle,seriesDateRange,seriesArrangement,seriesDescription,seriesTotRetentDesc,seriesPrimaryClassCode,seriesExtentDesc
23608,District Court (Second District : Weber County),Abstract registers,1961-,Chronological,,Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends,Public,
26956,District Court (Second District : Weber County),Probate registers index,1894-1960.,Alphabetical by surname.,This series contains two index books kept for the purpose of tracking probate actions handled by Second District Court in Weber County. They list case numbers and also book and page where specific probate cases are listed in the registers of action.,,Public,2.00 cubic feet 2 microfilm reels
83892,District Court (Second District : Weber County),Naturalization record books,i 1896-,After 1906 entries are arranged numerically by case number in sequentially numbered volumes. From 1896-1906 arrangement is chronological.,"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. The first volume contains only certificates of citizenship giving date\, applicant's name\, former country and kingdom\, current county of residence\, and a standardized statement that the applicant had produced the necessary evidence and taken the required oaths. The judge then signed the certificate. The 1904-1906 volume of preprinted application forms consisted of an applicant's affidavit and witness affidavits\, as well as a certificate of citizenship. The applicant's affidavit gave his,name; current address; occupation; birthplace\, birth date and age; port\, vessel\, and date of arrival; other U.S._residences; date and place of declaration of intention; and any U.S. military service. The affidavit included an oath of renunciation of allegiance to his former sovereign and a statement of character. Witness affidavits confirmed the applicant's statements and declared his worthiness to become a citizen. The court's order admitting the applicant as a citizen was included and a copy of the certificate of citizenship was recorded. Blanks are provided for the signatures of the individual\, witnesses\, judge\, and court clerks. After 1906\, courts used federally provided record books from the,Bureau of Naturalization. Petitions for naturalization include the individual's name\, residence\, occupation\, birth date and birthplace; the place from which he emigrated\, date and port of arrival\, and vessel name; date and court of declaration of intention; spouse's name\, birthplace\, and residence; children's names\, birthdates\, birthplaces\, and residences; and any previous petitions filed. Also included were the affidavits of two witnesses\, the oath of allegiance\, and court order admitting the person to citizenship. Later space was added for memoranda of continuances\, denial of petition if applicable\, etc. Various corroborating documents may also be included: declarations of intention\, certificates of military service\,,certificates of arrival\, witness depositions\, occasional correspondence\, and even court orders revoking citizenship.",,Public,6.50 cubic feet 8 microfilm reels
83893,District Court (Second District : Weber County),Inheritance tax lien books,1905-1942.,Chronological by date.,"These volumes contain probate estate settlements registered by the district court clerk. They contain: name of estate; date; names of attorney(s)\, executors\, administrators\, trustees; names\, addresses\, and relationship of heirs\, devisees\, or grantees; and appraised amount of personal property. This settlement was then assessed for tax purposes and indication made of any taxes due. If real estate was subject to lien the lien was registered and recorded. The book contains number\, description of real estate\, date lien entered\, appointed evaluation\, report of appraisers (book and page); amount of tax due; date of payment; and date of discharge.",,Public,
9635,District Court (Second District : Weber County),Probate minute books,i 1896-1949.,Chronological,Minute book 1 covers 1896 to 1898. Minute book 2 covers 1898 and 1899.,Retain permanently,,
10214,District Court (Second District : Weber County),Abstracts of judgments,1960-,"Chronological, thereunder numerical by case number",,Retain permanently,Public,
13454,District Court (Second District : Weber County),Alimony and child support ledgers,1975-1982.,None.,"These are disbursements tracking checks received and alimony paid. Information includes check number\, case number\, husband's name\, and the accumulative amount paid thru the end of the year.",Retain for 5 year(s) after case is closed,Public,
11946,District Court (Second District : Weber County),Grand jury case files,1966-,"Numerical by case number, thereunder chronological",These records are a transcript of court proceedings as well as an index of witnesses in each case.,Permanent. Retain for 50 year(s),Exempt,
14647,District Court (Second District : Weber County),Probate judgments,1993-,Numerical by book and page,"This series includes final judgments issued by the 2nd District Court. Some of the probate judgments are letters of conservatorship\, findings of fact\, and issues surrounding guardianship for children or the elderly.",Retain permanently,Public,
1568,District Court (Second District : Weber County),Irrigation district dissolution petitions,1929-,,,Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends,Public,
1588,District Court (Second District : Weber County),Information and indictment record books,1898-1963.,Chronological by date.,"These provide information on inquiries held on criminal complaints brought by the prosecutor to decide if a trial is warranted\, in which case an indictment is issued. The information precedes entering of a plea and any trial date.",,Public,3.00 cubic feet 8 microfilm reels
6874,District Court (Second District : Weber County),Probate case files,1851-,Numerical by case number.,"Probate case files are a collection of all documents and actions filed with the court clerk in the course of probating wills of deceased persons. Included are guardianships\, adoptions (until 1924)\, and commitments (until 1920). 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\, appraisments \, reports\, orders\, depositions\, property inventories\, etc.",Retain permanently,Public,0.20 cubic foot 331 microfilm reels
5333,District Court (Second District : Weber County),Judgment dockets,1878-1980.,Chronological by filing date.,"This series contains the Judgment Dockets produced by the Second District Court from 1911-1938. 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,6.00 cubic feet 27 microfilm reels
17661,District Court (Second District : Weber County),Civil registers of actions,1896-1987.,Numerical by case number.,"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,94 microfilm reels
17463,District Court (Second District : Weber County),Criminal case indexes,1879-1947.,Alphabetical by first letter of defendant surname,"This series consists of criminal case alphabetic indexes created by the Court\, to record the names of the parties involved in criminal actions and provide assigned case numbers\, facilitate clerical management of and access to the case files. The index contains defendant's name\, register of action page number\, and case file number. Weber County was in the Third District Court from January 21\, 1859-January 19\, 1880; First District Court from February 20\, 1880-March 9\, 1892; Fourth District Court from March 10\, 1892-January 5\, 1896 and Second District Court from January 6\, 1896-[ongoing]. Weber County retained their indexes as they transferred from district to district.",,Public,2.00 cubic feet 1 microfilm reel
17199,District Court (Second District : Weber County),Monthly adoption reports,1986-,Numerical by book and page,"These are reports on the judgments rendered in adoption cases handled by the Second District in Ogden. The reports include: book and page number\, dates of when case was filed and when decision rendered\, case number\, name of judge\, names involved\, and judgment rendered.",Retain permanently,Exempt,
21005,District Court (Second District : Weber County),Register for admission to sanitarium,1999-,Chronological by date.,"This register lists persons admitted to the tuberculosis sanitarium by the district court. It includes patient name\, case number\, doctor's name\, dates and description of filings made in the case.",,Public,
21933,District Court (Second District : Weber County),Civil case indexes,1878-1916.,Alphabetical by first letter of surname of plaintiff or defendant,"This series contains civil case alphabetic indexes created by the Court to record the names of the parties involved in actions and provide assigned case numbers\, facilitating clerical management of and access to the case files. The indexes contain plaintiff name\, defendant name\, register of action book number\, and case file number. Each index contains an alphabetic listing by plaintiff and by defendant. Weber County was in the Third District Court from January 21\, 1859-January 19\, 1880; First District Court from February 20\, 1880-March 9\, 1892; Fourth District Court from March 10\, 1892-January 5\, 1896 and Second District Court from January 6\, 1896-[ongoing]. Weber County retained their indexes as they transferred from district to",,Public,2 microfilm reels
29875,District Court (Second District : Weber County),Wills deposited for safekeeping,1890-2017.,Alphabetical.,"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,
83896,District Court (Second District : Weber County),Declarations of intention record books,i 1906-,Entries are arranged numerically by case number within consecutively numbered volumes.,"These volumes record the intent for Weber County residents to become United States citizens. A declaration of intention preceded a petition to become a citizen by two or more years. The forms contain blanks for: state; county; court; name\, age\, occupation\, and description of applicant; place and date of birth; current residence; information on immigration (name of vessel\, port arrived\, date of arrival); and last foreign residence and name and title of ruler to whom he would be renouncing allegiance. By 1916\, additional blanks were added to record marital status\, and if married\, wife's name\, birthplace\, and birth date.__The applicant took an oath to express intention to become a permanent U.S._citizen and make the country his,permanent residence.__Space was provided for his signature and that of the court clerks.",,Public,1.00 cubic foot 3 microfilm reels
83454,District Court (Second District : Weber County),Naturalization memorandum books,i 1906-1982.,Entries are by declaration or petition number which are assigned chronologically.,"The clerk was required by federal naturalization law to process filings of declarations of intention and petitions for United States citizenship. These volumes record filing dates\, fees collected\, and information regarding forwarding of fees and duplicate copies of declarations and petitions to the federal Bureau of Naturalization. The first part of each volume deals with declarations of intention of the desire to become a U.S._citizen. Columns record the declaration number\, applicant's name\, declaration date\, date duplicate(s) issued\, and the date a copy was mailed to the federal government. There are also columns to record the fee paid\, date paid\, amount retained by the court clerk\, and the,amount forwarded to the Bureau of Naturalization. The second part of each volume deals with the final naturalization process. Columns record the applicant's name\, names of his two witnesses\, the petition number and filing date\, and the declaration of intention number and filing date\, Three columns record the naturalization certificate number\, the issue date\, and the date the duplicate was mailed to the Bureau of Naturalization. Volumes 1 and 2 also record the Commerce and Labor certificate of arrival filing date\, the date of posting notice\, hearing date\, date of fees paid for both the petition filing and the issuing of a naturalization certificate\, along with the amount received\, the amount retained\, and the date and,amount forwarded to the federal government. The third volume contains a small section at the end entitled ""transfers."" This gives name of applicant\, names of witnesses\, petition number and filing date\, declaration number and filing date\, and naturalization certificate\, issue date\, and duplicate transmittal date.",,Public,1.50 cubic feet 3 microfilm reels
1407,District Court (Second District : Weber County),Minutes,i 1896-,Chronological by court date.,"This series is made up of minute books which record the official acts and proceedings of the Second District Court while sitting in Ogden\, Weber County\, Utah. These records were created and maintained by the court clerk\, who is required by state statute to keep a minute book (Utah Code Annotated\, 1953\, 17-20-2). The minutes are a daily record of documents filed and actions taken with regard to every matter brought before each session of the court\, largely regarding documents submitted\, appearances before the court\, and orders issued. The minutes encompass both criminal and civil cases\, including probate matters such as estates\, guardianship\, and adoption. Petitions for divorce are a predominant type of civil action. Others include naturalization\, voluntary withdrawal or dissolution of corporations\, and petitions for a writ of habeas corpus. Criminal matters may involve larceny\, trespass\, burglary\, robbery\, assault\, battery\, rape\, prostitution\, sodomy\, child abuse\, gambling\, narcotics\,,riot\, perjury\, or murder.",Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends,Public,68 microfilm reels
1569,District Court (Second District : Weber County),Exhibits,1913; 1927.,Alphanumerical.,These are exhibits for civil and criminal cases.,,Public,
1582,District Court (Second District : Weber County),Judgment dockets index,undated.,Alphanumerical.,,,Public,
1586,District Court (Second District : Weber County),Findings of fact and conclusions of law case books,1896-1903.,Alphanumerical,,,Public,
2945,District Court (Second District : Weber County),State mental hospital commitments,1887-,Numerical by case number,These files document civil proceedings for the involuntary commitments of persons to the State Hospital.,Retain permanently,Exempt,
6954,District Court (Second District : Weber County),Criminal case files,1896-,Numerical by case number.,"Case files are made up of the various documents filed with the Second District Court in Weber 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.",Retain permanently,Public,70.85 cubic feet 260 microfilm reels
1567,District Court (Second District : Weber County),Inquest case files,1904-1914.,,,Permanent. Retain for 1 year(s),,
1587,District Court (Second District : Weber County),Civil judgment record books,1878-1981.,Chronological by date filed with the court clerk.,"Judgment record and summarized information about individual civil cases\, an abstracted reference source documenting the final judgment of the court in civil cases\, includes: the district court title\, date when the judgment was rendered\, the filing of any abstract of judgment\, date of execution\, who performed the execution\, satisfied and unsatisfied executions\, which party won the case\, amount of the final award\, names of parties involved and the successful plaintiff or defendant. Overlaps in dates occur since the court clerk recorded names before final judgment.",,Public,82 microfilm reels
5109,District Court (Second District : Weber County),Court hearing transcript (William Bailey versus Sidney Stevens),1898-,Alphanumerical,Contains a transcript of a historic case heard in the Weber County court.,Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends,Public,
6659,District Court (Second District : Weber 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\, involving real property and incidents in Weber County. 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.",Permanent. Retain for 50 year(s),Public,59.00 cubic feet 979 microfilm reels
6875,District Court (Second District : Weber County),Adoption case files,1924-,Numerical by case number,Files of adoption proceedings.,Retain permanently,Exempt,
6964,District Court (Second District : Weber County),Civil judgments,1981-,Numerical by book and page,,Retain permanently,Public,1 microfilm reel
9663,District Court (Second District : Weber County),Miscellaneous records,1894-1897.,Numerical,"Different types of documents are included in this series. Among them are: certificates of sale of real estate under foreclosure\, sheriff's certificate of sale\, lis pendens (suits pending)\, notices of the pendency of action\, writs of execution\, notices of attachment\, and dismissals of action. Documents are arranged by file number (#1026-1491). Those filed prior to statehood (1896) were filed in fourth district court\, those filed following statehood were filed in second district court.",,Public,
13453,District Court (Second District : Weber County),Verdicts book,1975-1980.,none,,,,1 microfilm reel
13160,District Court (Second District : Weber County),Naturalization index book,1870-1898.,Alphabetical by surname.,These volumes appear to index naturalizations noted in court minute books. Access is by the individual's surname.,,Public,
17809,District Court (Second District : Weber County),Grand jury reports,"1914, 1917.",Chronological by date.,"Three reports\, two from 1914 (January 5 & February 4) and one from 1917 (March 23).",,Public,
21004,District Court (Second District : Weber County),Appeals to Supreme Court,1902-1914.,Numerical by case number.,"This volume lists district court cases appealed to the Utah State Supreme Court (cases 1401 to 4106). It includes trial court judge's name\, attorneys names\, cases title\, names of appellants\, dates of notice filed and record certified\, judgement\, and date filed.",,Public,
21007,District Court (Second District : Weber County),Appeals to the District Court,1903-1907.,Numerical by case number.,"This volume documents justice court cases appealed to the district court (cases #1567 to 2514). It includes case number\, justice of the peace name\, case title\, date filed\, date received\, date filed\, and name of person paying filing fee.",,Public,
6405,District Court (Second District : Weber County),Probate record books,"1879-1959, 1975-1984.",Chronological by date of court session,"This series is made up of record books in which are transcriptions of court orders\, decrees\, notices\, etc.\, filed in estate cases probated in both the Weber County Probate Court (which was eliminated at statehood in 1896) and by its successor\, Second District Court\, while sitting in Ogden\, Weber County\, Utah. These records were created and maintained by the court clerk. The district court clerk was required by statute to ""keep a 'probate record book\,' properly indexed\, in which shall be recorded all wills\, bonds\, letters of administration\, letters testamentary\, and all other papers and orders of the court required by law to be recorded"" (Revised Statutes of Utah\, 1898\, Title 12\, ch. 7\, section 1023\, page 220).",,Exempt,49 microfilm reels
20960,District Court (Second District : Weber County),Ogden State Bank court settlement records,1933-1943.,"Alphabetical by record type, thereunder numerical by account number.","These records document the settlement of claims by depositors concerning the closure of Ogden State Bank. They include Claims\, #1-150 (4 volumes); list of depositors; Petitions (books A-G\, O).",,Public,
21009,District Court (Second District : Weber County),Attorney's receipt book,1894-1898.,Alphabetical by surname.,"This series contains a record book with information pertaining to case number\, number of papers\, style of case (usually plaintiff vs. defendant)\, name of attorney receiving the papers\, when received and when returned.",,Public,
21023,District Court (Second District : Weber County),Probate Court index,1851-1899.,Alphabetical by first two letters of surname.,"The Index to Probate Files was created by the Weber County Clerk (in his capacity as clerk of the Probate Court) to record the names and assigned case numbers of parties in both court actions and various county matters thus facilitating clerical management of and access to these files. Entries are hand written. The Weber County Probate Court Clerk maintained the probate files index (presumably Probate Index Book ""1"") through the territorial period\, when the probate court was dissolved and the state district court probate division created. Although not exclusively an index to probate matters\, estate cases make up the majority of the entries. The index records 810 probate cases spanning a 48-year period (1851 to September 1899). Included are guardianship and adoption cases. Also indexed are cases stemming from the Probate Court's jurisdiction in matters of divorce and the incorporation of businesses in Weber County. The clerk also used the index to note a wide variety of county,government records relative to the county court (territorial) and commission (statehood); various county officers\, commissions\, and boards; bonds; elections and campaigns; contracts and bids; county boundaries; estray sales and notices; hospital; insurance policies; inquests; insane persons; inventory; justice of the peace; jury lists; county licenses; marriage license applications\, licenses\, and certificates; notary public commissions; ordinances; probate papers (old); reports; road matters; schools; tax matters; water rights; and wills.",,Public,0.50 cubic foot 1 microfilm reel
26955,District Court (Second District : Weber County),Probate registers of action,1894-1986.,"Numerical by case number, thereunder chronological by date.","Probate registers of action list each action taken in the cases presented to the probate division of the Second District Court in Weber County. In addition to handling the estates of deceased persons\, the probate division also deals with adoptions\, guardianships\, and insanity and incompetency cases. The court is responsible for adjudicating and conveying ownership of town site lands (Utah Code\, 57-7-19\, 1953). Occasionally\, the court handles 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,13.50 cubic feet 27 microfilm reels
27211,District Court (Second District : Weber County),Adoptions registers,1941-1989.,Chronological by case number,"Adoption registers of action list each action taken in the cases presented to the probate division of the Second District Court in Weber County. In each case the adoption register indicates the name of the individual involved\, 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.",,Exempt,
80612,District Court (Second District : Weber County),Monthly probate reports,1987-1991.,Numerical by book and page,"These records were created by the Second District Court in Ogden by pulling judgments and decrees from probate case files in order to create an edited copy of the records for convenience. Records are created chronologically and include book and page number\, case dates and numbers\, names of judges and parties involved\, and judgments rendered.",Retain until administrative need ends,Public,
26958,District Court (Second District : Weber County),Criminal registers of action,1896-1987.,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.",,Public,15.00 cubic feet 30 microfilm reels
26957,District Court (Second District : Weber County),Index to civil actions,1851-1988.,Alphabetical by surname.,"This series contains civil case alphabetic indexes created by the Second District Court in Weber County to record the names of the parties involved in civil actions and provide assigned case numbers\, facilitating clerical management of and access to the case files. Volumes in the series alternate listings on each page\, with the left page listing entries by surname of the plaintiff and the right page by surname of the defendant. Specific information recorded for each case includes the docket number (case number) as well as the corresponding register of action book.",,Public,15.50 cubic feet 31 microfilm reels
17533,District Court (Second District : Weber County),Naturalization letters,1909-1916.,Chronological,"Copies of outgoing correspondence\, almost exclusively devoted to naturalizations. Much of the mail is to the federal naturalization office\, some is to individuals regarding citizenship procedures. Also includes limited correspondence regarding business licensing\, appointments\, and other activities of the county commission. The County Clerk was both the Court Clerk and the County Commission Clerk.",,,1 microfilm reel