Guide to the Albany County District Court Records

Collection

Identifier: RG1027

Staff Only

Scope and Content

Albany 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

1869-2009

Creator

Albany 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

Albany County was created by Dakota Territory and was one of the four original counties when Wyoming Territory was organized in 1869. The county seat is Laramie.

Extent

1057.5 cubic feet

296 Volumes

313 rolls of microfilm (approximate number of rolls)

Additional Description

Abstract

Records created by or filed with the Albany County District Court, including civil, criminal and probate case files.

Arrangement

Numerical by filing number in most series.

Acquisition Information

Transferred by the Albany 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.