Guide to the Sheridan County Justices of the Peace/Circuit Courts Records
Scope and Content
Civil, criminal, and combined dockets and case files, and general records from the Sheridan County Justice of the Peace Courts and later Sheridan County Circuit Court. Cases heard by the Justice of the Peace Courts involved misdemeanor charges. Felony cases were either dismissed or bound over to the County District Court.
Dates
- 1883-1982
Creator
- Sheridan County (Wyo.). Justice of the Peace (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
Sheridan County was created and organized in 1888 from a portion of Johnson county. The county seat is Sheridan.
The Justice of the Peace courts were discontinued around 1982. Around 1983 the County Circuit Court was established and took over many of the former Justice of the Peace court functions.
Extent
65 cubic feet + 103 volumes
Abstract
Sheridan County Justice of the Peace records as maintained by the Wyoming State Archives consist of civil, criminal, and combined court records. They were originally filed with the Justice of the Peace Courts in Sheridan County.
Arrangement
The collection is divided into seven series including: General Records, Big Horn Justice of the Peace records, Carneyville Justice of the Peace records, Clearmont Justice of hte Peace records, Monarch Justice of the Peace records, Sheridan Justice of the Peace precinct 1 records, and Sheridan Justice of the Peace precinct 2 records
Acquisition Information
Records were transferred in multiple groups from 1980 through 2009 from the Sheridan County Justice of the Peace and Circuit Courts.
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
The collection was processed by Wyoming State Archives staff
Creator
- Sheridan County (Wyo.). Justice of the Peace (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Sheridan County Justices of the Peace/Circuit Court Records, 1883-1982
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Processed by Wyoming State Archives staff
- Date
- © 2020
- 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