AGENCY: District Court (Fourth District : Millard County)
SERIES: 1406
TITLE: Minute books
DATES: 1896-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by date.
DESCRIPTION: 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. The court handled civil, criminal, and probate cases (including adoption, guardianship, and name changes).
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Microfilm master: For records beginning in 1896 through 1948. Retain in State Archives permanently.
Microfilm duplicate: For records beginning in 1896 through 1948. Retain in State Archives permanently.
Paper: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Historical Legal
This retention is based on the Judicial Council Retention Schedule and the historical value of these records to document the proceedings of district courts.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
SECONDARY DESIGNATION
Exempt. UCA 78-30-15 (2008). As of 1 July 1999, adoptions become public after 100 years; until then they are sealed and only obtainable through the court. These books include occasional reference to adoptions.