Guide to the Big Horn County District Court Records
Scope and Content
Records created by or filed with the Big Horn County District Court, including civil, criminal and probate case files, naturalization records and irrigation district records.
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
- 1897-1996
Creator
- Big Horn 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
Big Horn County was created from portions of Fremont, Johnson and Sheridan Counties in 1890 and organized in 1897. Basin is the county seat.
Extent
433.25 cubic feet (+ 8 volumes)
Abstract
Records created by or filed with the Big Horn County District Court, including civil, criminal and probate case files, naturalization records and irrigation district records.
Arrangement
See container list. Item level inventory available on-site.
Acquisition Information
Transferred by the Big Horn County District Court.
Existence and Location of Originals
Unless otherwise noted, all records listed in the container list are housed at the Wyoming State Archives.
Alternate Formats Available
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Separated Material
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Processing Information
Finding aid updated as new material processed. Last updated in 2016.
Creator
- Big Horn County (Wyo.). District Court (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Big Horn County District Court Records, 1897-1996
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Suzi Taylor
- Date
- 2017
- 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