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Guide to the Niobrara County Justice of the Peace Court records

 Collection
Identifier: RG1042

Scope and Content

Civil, criminal, small claims dockets, case files, case papers, marriage records, and monthly reports from the Niobrara County Justice of the Peace Courts. 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

  • 1911-1987

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Extent

24 cubic feet (includes volumes and boxes)

Abstract

Niobrara County Justice of the Peace Court records as maintained by the Wyoming State Archives consist of civil, small claims, and criminal court records. They were originally filed with the Justice of the Peace in Niobrara County.

Arrangement of the Collection

The collection is divided into four series including: Keeline Justice of the Peace records, Lusk Justice of the Peace records, Manville Justice of the Peace records, and Van Tassell Justice of the Peace records

Acquisition Information

Records were transferred in multiple groups from 1982 through 1994

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by at the date of processing.

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Wyoming State Archives staff

Title
Guide to the Niobrara County Justice of the Peace Court records, 1911-1987
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
Processed by Wyoming State Archives staff
Date
"©" 2015
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