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Guide to the Fremont County District Court Records

 Collection
Identifier: RG1066

Scope and Content

Fremont 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

  • 1884-2012

Creator

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

Fremont County was created and organized in 1884 from a portion of Sweetwater County. The county seat is Lander.

Extent

433.5 cubic feet + 302 volumes + 381 microfilm rolls

Abstract

Fremont County District Court records as maintained by the Wyoming State Archives consist of original volumes and files including civil, criminal, probate court records, as well as Coroner's inquests and naturalization records.

Arrangement

Numerical by filing number in most series. Item level inventory available on-site.

Acquisition Information

Transferred by the Fremont 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.

Related Material

Additional records available at the Fremont County District Court.

Processing Information

Finding aid updated as new material processed. Last updated in 2016.

Title
Guide to the Fremont County District Court Records, 1884-2012
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

Contact:
Barrett Building
2301 Central Avenue
Cheyenne Wyoming 82002 United States
(307) 777-7826