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Guide to the Laramie County District Court Records

 Collection
Identifier: RG1001

Scope and Content

Laramie 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

  • 1868-1994

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research though some record types may be ACCESS 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

Laramie County was created by Dakota Territory and was one of the four original counties when Wyoming Territory was organized in 1867. The county seat is Cheyenne.

Extent

2414.5 cubic feet approx. + 662 volumes

Abstract

Laramie 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 administrative, coroner's, naturalization and women's compensation records.

Arrangement

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

Acquisition Information

Transferred by the Laramie 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 Laramie 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 Laramie County District Court Records, 1868-1994
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