Guide to the Goshen County District Court Records
Scope and Content
Goshen County District Court hears felony criminal cases, civil cases including divorce proceedings, and probate cases including settlements of estates, guardianships, involuntary hospitalizations and adoptions.
Unless noted, indexes to case files have been retained by the court. Please contact the Clerk of Court for docket numbers before requesting case files.
Dates
- 1906-1979
Creator
- Goshen County (Wyo.). District Court (Organization)
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research though some record types may be restricted. See notes in the container list.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication of print materials allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.
Historical Note
Goshen County was created in 1911 from a portion of Laramie County and organized in 1913. The county seat is Torrington.
Extent
135 cubic feet + 99 volumes
Abstract
Goshen County District Court records as maintained by the Wyoming State Archives consist of original volumes and files including civil, criminal, and probate court records.
Arrangement
Numerical by filing number in most series. Item level inventory available on-site.
Acquisition Information
Transferred by the Goshen County District Court.
Existence and Location of Originals
Unless otherwise noted, originals of records listed in this finding aid are housed at the Wyoming State Archives. Material may be stored off site. Please contact staff to view.
Alternate Formats Available
See notes in container list.
Separated Material
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Processing Information
Finding aid updated as new material processed. Last updated in 2016.
Creator
- Goshen County (Wyo.). District Court (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Goshen County District Court Records, 1906-1979
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Suzi Taylor
- Date
- © 2018
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Repository Details
Part of the Wyoming State Archives, Wyoming Cultural Resources Division, Wyoming Department of State Parks & Cultural Resources Repository
Barrett Building
2301 Central Avenue
Cheyenne Wyoming 82002 United States
(307) 777-7826
wyarchive@wyo.gov