Subserie Y/ORD/5/2/3 - Court books of the Quarter Sessions of the Peace

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Y/ORD/5/2/3

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Court books of the Quarter Sessions of the Peace

Fecha(s)

  • 1716-1753 (Creación)

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Volumen y soporte

9 volumes

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(16th century-1971)

Historia administrativa

Quarter sessions were generally formed from the 16th century onwards. Courts were held four times a year and presided over by the county magistrates. Anyone with a grievance could complain regardless of their social standing. The courts were heard by magistrates and dispensed summary justice (i.e. without a jury). Higher level crimes were heard by the assize courts. Many types of cases were referred to the Police Courts during the 19th century but Quarter Sessions continued to sit as criminal courts for non-capital offences until 1971.

The general records of Quarter Sessions include Sessions Minute Books (the summaries of the events of each session), sessions rolls (the evidence presented for each case) and order books (the decisions of the court on every item of business).
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  • inglés

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    Listed to item level in Giles catalogue (1909)

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    Giles F50, F51, F52, F53, F54, F60, F61, F62, F63

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