Justice of the Peace Records
Collection
Identifier: CCCLD-026
This collection of court documents consists of three boxes of record books (9 books total), along with a few related detached/inserted documents inside them. The records have sporadic coverage between 1873 and 1882, and then between 1900 and 1913.
Dates
- 1873 - 1913
Conditions Governing Use
This collection is open to public research (no restrictions)
Extent
3 Linear Feet (3 boxes)
Overview
A collection of justice of the peace dockets summarizing early court cases in Clear Creek County, particularly from the Georgetown and Empire area. These sporadic records date from 1873-1882 and 1900-1913. Entries typically include plantiffs, defendants, a summary of charges, decisions, and fines/punishments.
Biographical / Historical
In Colorado, Justices of the Peace dealt with lesser offenses, low monetary court cases, and marriages. Between 1876 and 1880, Clear Creek County was divided into 4 precincts, each with at least two justices of the peace. In 1880, the county was divided into 5 precincts. By 1900, there were 7 different precincts, each with justices of the peace.
Custodial History
Transfer from Clear Creek County Archives and Records Department, via Christine Bradley; March 2018.
Processing Information
Processed by Sean, May 2018
Repository Details
Part of the Clear Creek County Library District Archives Repository