Series 4879
District Court (Third District) U.S. Commissioner Harmel Pratt's criminal docket book, 1889-1892.
0.40 cubic foot
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
Under the 1887 Edmunds-Tucker Law, commissioners appointed by the supreme court and district courts in the Territory of Utah had and could exercise all the powers and jurisdiction held by justices of the peace in the Territory. After statehood in 1896, jurisdiction passed from U.S. Commissioners to local justices of the peace.
This volume dockets actions taken in criminal cases before U.S. Commissioner Harmel Pratt. Each case recorded includes parties' names, date and actions taken. Charges are usually stated with notation of the complaint being filed. Cases pertain to adultery, unlawfully taking fish from public waters, rape , larceny, gambling, selling liquor, and unlawful cohabitation.
Research Note
Although an index exists to Docket 2, the location of that docket is unknown.
Arrangement
Alphanumerical.
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 processed by Jim Kichas in December 2009.
Other Finding Aids
Indexes: Separate index books exist; alphabetical by plaintiff meaning everything under "People" or "United States".
Related Material
U.S. Commissioner criminal case docket book from the District Court (Third District), Series 4662, contains information on other cases heard by U.S. Commissioners in the same era and region.
U.S. Commissioner W.C. Jennings civil and criminal docket book from the District Court (Third District), Series 4878, contains information on other cases heard by U.S. Commissioners in the same era and region.
U.S. Commissioner Harmel Pratt's civil case docket books from the District Court (Third District), Series 4887, contains information on other cases heard by U.S. Commissioners in the same era and region.
U.S. Commissioner John W. Greenman's civil case docket book from the District Court (Third District), Series 4891, contains information on other cases heard by U.S. Commissioners in the same era and region.
Indexing Terms
Container List
| Volume | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1894-1895 |
| 2 | 1891-1895 |