Salt Lake County (Utah). Probate Court

This series contains files documenting the process followed by the court to determine the mental state of an individual and whether or not he/she should be involuntarily committed to the Territorial Insane Asylum. The files typically include such documents an affidavit alleging the insane mental state of an individual, a warrant for the detainment of the named person, an evaluation signed by medical doctors giving their assessment of the individual's mental state, and a commitment order signed by the judge. In some cases there may be a notice of the release of the individual from the asylum and other supporting documents, such as correspondence.

This series contains files documenting the process followed by the court to determine the mental state of an individual and whether or not he/she should be involuntarily committed to the Territorial Insane Asylum. The files typically include such documents as an affidavit alleging the insane mental state of an individual, a warrant for the detainment of the named person, an evaluation signed by medical doctors giving their assessment of the individual's mental state, and a commitment order signed by the judge. In some cases there may be a notice of the release of the individual from the asylum and other supporting documents, such as correspondence.