seriesNo,seriesEntityName,seriesTitle,seriesDateRange,seriesArrangement,seriesDescription,seriesTotRetentDesc,seriesPrimaryClassCode,seriesExtentDesc
21877,District Court (Fifth District : Iron County),Land claim register,1910-1911.,Chronological,Land claims for the city of Modena.,,Public,1 microfilm reel
26661,District Court (Fifth District : Iron County),Naturalization petition book,1915-1928.,Chronological by date.,"In order to obtain citizenship\, immigrants were required to file naturalization petitions with the court. A petition for naturalization required a previous declaration of intention to become a citizen and then a waiting period. Petitions of naturalization contain the petitioner's name\, place of residence\, occupation\, birth date and place\, date of immigration\, port and vessel\, of arrival\, a statement of allegiance to the United States government\, and evidence of filing a declaration of intention to become a citizen. In most cases the declaration of intention or evidence of it is attached to the naturalization petitions. This series also includes lists of petitions granted or denied.",,Public,1 microfilm reel
26645,District Court (Fifth District : Iron County),Probate case files,1895-,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.",Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends,Public,31.00 cubic feet 64 microfilm reels
26633,District Court (Fifth District : Iron County),Judgment dockets,1896-1990.,Chronological by date.,"This series contains the Judgment Dockets produced by the 5th District Court in Iron 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,0.50 cubic foot 4 microfilm reels
26663,District Court (Fifth District : Iron County),Will record book,1871-1924.,Chronological by date.,Series is comprised of one will record book that was started in the territorial probate court of Iron County. After statehood the record was maintained by the clerk of the Iron County District Court until 1924. Content includes handwritten wills presented to the clerk of the court by residents of the county.,,Public,1 microfilm reel
83755,District Court (Fifth District : Iron County),Inheritance tax liens registers,i 1917-,Chronological.,"The district court clerk 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 lien the lien was also registered.",Permanent. Retain for 1 year(s),,
26660,District Court (Fifth District : Iron County),Alien Record book,1904-1905.,Chronological by application date.,"Comprised of one book that contains federal forms filled out by both the applicant and a witness as part of the naturalization process.,These books contain completed federal naturalization forms. These petitions are filed by individuals declaring their intention to become U.S. citizens and who have met the residency requirements to make formal application for U.S. citizenship. A petition is the final step in becoming a United State citizen. It includes the the individual's name\, residence\, occupation\, birth date and place; the place emigrated from; date and place of arrival\, and vessel name; date and court of declaration of intention; spouse's name\, birthplace\, and residence; children's names\, birth dates\, birthplaces\, and residences; and any previous applications filed. Also included are the affidavits of two witnesses\, the oath of allegiance\, and a court order admitting the person to citizenship.",,Public,0.50 cubic foot
26662,District Court (Fifth District : Iron County),Declaration of intention record book,1907-1929.,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,1 microfilm reel
18218,District Court (Fifth District : Iron County),Probate registers of actions,1908-1990.,"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 Fifth District Court in Iron 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,4 microfilm reels
18187,District Court (Fifth District : Iron County),Civil registers of actions,1896-1990.,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,17 microfilm reels
18190,District Court (Fifth District : Iron County),Judgment record books,1919-1961.,Chronological by filing date.,"This series contains judgment record books kept by the 5th District Court in Iron 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,9 microfilm reels
26659,District Court (Fifth District : Iron County),Probate index,1899-1924.,Alphabetical by surname.,One index book that covers early cases from the court.,,Public,1 microfilm reel
29880,District Court (Fifth District : Iron 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,
26629,District Court (Fifth District : Iron 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. 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,2.50 cubic feet 2 microfilm reels
26667,District Court (Fifth District : Iron County),Citizenship certificate stubs,1917-1928.,Numerical by certificate 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,1.00 cubic foot 1 microfilm reel
1124,District Court (Fifth District : Iron County),Probate record books,i 1899-1964.,Chronological by date.,"Probate record books contain details of proceedings in estate an guardianship 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 adoption\, often with statements from both the natural and adoptive parents or a social service agency detailing circumstances of the adoption.",,Public,11 microfilm reels
18219,District Court (Fifth District : Iron 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 Iron 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,6.00 cubic feet 9 microfilm reels
1390,District Court (Fifth District : Iron County),Minute books,1896-1988.,Chronological by date.,"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,10 microfilm reels
17475,District Court (Fifth District : Iron County),Estate settlement record book,1889-1900.,Chronological,Pre-printed forms regarding estate settlement (12 June 1889-14 April 1900) and property sales (8 June 1889-9 January 1900). Begun in the Iron County Probate Court and continued under the 5th District Court for Iron County.,,,1 microfilm reel
18194,District Court (Fifth District : Iron County),Civil case index,1896-1925.,Alphabetical by surname.,"This series contains civil case alphabetic indexes created by the Court\, 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. The index contains plaintiff name\, defendant name\, register of action page number\, and case file number (docket number).",,Public,1 microfilm reel
17478,District Court (Fifth District : Iron County),"Administrator's, executor's and guardian's record book",1886-1899.,,"Record book with three sections of preprinted forms. One section for administrators showing appointment of administrators\, appointment of appraisers\, time for hearing petition\, etc. One section for executors showing proof of will\, admission of will\, probate of will\, etc. One section for guardians showing oaths\, appointment\, etc. Probably a category of probate record books.",,,1 microfilm reel
18195,District Court (Fifth District : Iron County),Civil case files,1896-,Numerical by case number.,"These case files from the Fifth District Court in Iron County document the legal process and the administration of justice in conjunction with a civil proceeding for the determination of a controversy between parties wherein rights are enforced or protected\, or wrongs are prevented or redressed. Included are all cases which cannot legally be called ""criminal cases."" 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.",Retain,Public,45.00 cubic feet 69 microfilm reels