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Guide to the Big Horn County District Court Records

 Collection
Identifier: RG1040

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

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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Related Material

Additional records available at the Big Horn 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 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

Contact:
Barrett Building
2301 Central Avenue
Cheyenne Wyoming 82002 United States
(307) 777-7826