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Guide to the Natrona County District Court Records

 Collection
Identifier: RG1028

Scope and Content

Natrona 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

  • 1890-1976

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

Natrona County was created in 1888 from portions of Carbon county, and organized in 1890. The county seat is Casper.

Extent

269 cubic feet + 351 volumes approx.

Abstract

Natrona 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 Natrona 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

Selected records may be available on microfilm or digital. See container list for more information.

Related Material

Additional records available at the Natrona County District Court.

Separated Material

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Processing Information

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

Title
Guide to the Natrona County District Court Records, 1890-1976
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
Robin Everett
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