Guide to the Converse County District Court Records
Scope and Content
Converse 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
- 1888-1962
Creator
- Converse 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
Converse County was created and organized in 1888 from portions of Albany and Laramie Counties. The county seat is Douglas.
Extent
105 cubic feet
Abstract
Converse County District Court records as maintained by the Wyoming State Archives consist of civil and adoption case files.
Arrangement
Numerical by filing number in most series. Item level inventory available on-site.
Acquisition Information
Transferred by the Converse 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
- Converse County (Wyo.). District Court (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Converse County District Court Records, 1888-1962
- 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