Series 30682

Tooele County. Probate Court Civil and criminal docket book, 1859-1876.

0.20 cubic foot and 1 microfilm reel

These records are housed in the Utah State Archives' permanent storage room.

Historical Note

See history of the records' creator.

Summary of Records

This series contains a docket used by the court clerk to track civil and criminal cases heard by the court. Docket books log actions taken in individual cases; and may contain the case name, dates actions were taken on the case through related filings, and outcomes of the given case. This docket served a similar function to what courts later called "registers of actions."

Scope and Content

This series contains a docket used by the court clerk to track civil and criminal cases heard by the court. Docket books log actions taken in individual cases; and may contain the case name, dates actions were taken on the case through related filings, and outcomes of the given case. This docket served a similar function to what courts later called "registers of actions."

Arrangement

Chronological by case filing date.

Additional Forms

This series is available on microfilm.

Access Restrictions

This series is classified as Public: Utah Code 63G-2-201(2)(2023)..

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

The district court for Tooele County inherited the book in this series when the probate court ceased operation in 1896. The clerk of the district court transferred the book to the State Archives in September 2023.

Acquisition Information

These records were acquired from the creating agency through established retention schedules.

Processing Information

The book in this series was archivally processed by Alan B. Barnett in February 2025.

Indexing Terms

Container List

ReelBoxDescription
11 Probate Court Docket; 1859 Jun 24-1876 Jun 21