Series 4617
Salt Lake City (Utah). Justice Court Books of Drunks, 1891-1902.
2.50 cubic feet
These records are housed in the Utah State Archives' permanent storage room.
Historical Note
See history of the records' creator.
Summary of Records
Scope and Content
This series includes four large books, used by the justice court to record the name, date, and verdict of those charged in Salt Lake City for being drunk in a public place. Records also include the name of the Justice of the Peace, the date of the hearing, and the fine paid (if applicable). Each book has one or two corresponding indexes, which are bound separately.
Arrangement
Chronological by date of court hearing.
Access Restrictions
This series is classified as Public.
Use Restrictions
These records are available for reproduction and use.
Preferred Citation
Cite the Utah State Archives and Records Service, the creating agency name, the series title, and the series number.
Acquisition Information
These records were acquired from the creating agency through established retention schedules.
Processing Information
This series was archivally processed by Renee Wilson and Alan Barnett in November 2013.
Other Finding Aids
Indexes: A separately-bound index accompanies each volume in the series.
Related Material
Registers of arrests from Salt Lake City (Utah). Police Department, Series 4611, contains the formal record of all arrests made by the Salt Lake City Police Department. Dates and information coincide with the first two Books of Drunks.
Police blotters. from Salt Lake City (Utah). Police Department, Series 4612, contain the initial record of all arrests made by the Salt Lake City Police Department. Dates and information coincide with the first Book of Drunks.
Indexing Terms
Container List
| Disc | Box | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Index; 1891 Jan 2-1893 Jun 1 |
| 1 | 1 | Book of Drunks; 1891 Jan 2-1893 Jun 1 |
| 2 | 2 | Index; 1893 Jun 1-1898 Jan 3 |
| 2 | 2 | Book of Drunks; 1893 Jun 1-1898 Jan 3 |
| 3 | 3 | Index; 1898 Jan 3-1899 May 1 |
| 3 | 3 | Index; 1899 May 2-1900 Oct 15 |
| 3 | 3 | Book of Drunks; 1898 Jan 3-1900 Oct 15 |
| 4 | 4 | Index; 1900 Oct 17-1902 Jun 4 |
| 4 | 4 | Book of Drunks; 1900 Oct 17-1902 Jun 4 |