Guide to the Platte County District Court Records
Scope and Content
Platte 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
- 1913-2009
Creator
- Platte 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
Platte County was created in 1911 from a portion of Laramie countiesand organized in 1913. The county seat is Wheatland.
Extent
208.5 cubic feet + 1 volume + 213 rolls microfilm
Abstract
Platte County District Court records as maintained by the Wyoming State Archives consist of original volumes and files including civil, criminal, probate court records.
Arrangement
Numerical by filing number in most series. Item level inventory available on-site.
Acquisition Information
Transferred by the Platte 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
- Platte County (Wyo.). District Court (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Platte County District Court Records, 1913-2009
- 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