AGENCY: District Court (Fourth District : Utah County)

SERIES: 3592
TITLE: Criminal case files
DATES: 1896-
ARRANGEMENT: Numerical by sequential case number.

DESCRIPTION: These are criminal case files (predominantly first, second and third degree felonies, but also misdemeanor and juvenile cases) for the Fourth District Court. Case files typically include indictments, subpoenas, verdicts, warrants, returns of warrants, informational papers, affidavits, affidavits of impecuniosity, court orders, judgments,warrants of execution and confinement, warrants of death, notices of appeal, demurrers, answers to demurrers, complaints, and orders to show cause.

RETENTION

Permanent. Retain for 50 year(s)

DISPOSITION

Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series is proposed and has not yet been approved.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 8 years and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 50 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.

Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently.

Microfilm duplicate: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

Computer data files: Retain in Office until administrative need ends and then delete.

APPRAISAL

Historical

Criminal Case Files have continuing administrative and legal value since they document the functions of the Fourth District Court and continue to serve current and future administrative needs and historical research. Furthermore, the series should be retained as a vital record essential for the operation of the court and their ability to fulfill obligations to the public.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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