Series 83342
Millard County (Utah). Justice of the Peace : Flowell Precinct Docket books, i 1927-1941.
0.50 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
This single volume is used to record seven individual criminal misdemeanor cases heard by the Flowell Justice Court. It includes the case number, the names of the parties involved, the date, the complaint, the names of the attorneys, the action taken, the papers filed, the name of the justice of the peace, and the judgment rendered (fine or sentence imposed).
The criminal misdemeanor docket includes five cases of petit larceny (stealing watermelon, turkeys, and hay), one fish and game violation, and one case of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor. The civil case and criminal case preliminary hearing sections are blank. An alphabetically (by first letter of the surname) arranged case index appears at the beginning of the book. A ledger column for various costs and fees for each case is included.
Arrangement
Chronological.
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.
Custody History
After the precinct was eliminated in a reorganization of the justice courts in Millard County the records were transferred to the county clerk, who transferred them to the State Archives in 1988.
Acquisition Information
These records were acquired from the creating agency through established retention schedules.
Processing Information
This series was processed by Brandon Metcalf in February 2010.
Other Finding Aids
Indexes:, covering from 1927 thru 1941, and from A thru Z.
Related Material
Docket book from Millard County (Utah). Justice of the Peace : Woodrow District,
, contains a similar docket book from the neighboring Flowell precinct.
Container List
| Volume | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1927-1941 |