Identity area
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Title
Date(s)
- 18 February 1932-28 June 1954 (Creation)
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Extent and medium
30 volumes
Context area
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Administrative history
The Police Court was an earlier form of magistrates court, formed in the 19th century. It dealt with the majority of all civil and criminal cases which were the less serious, or 'summary' offences, in a similar way to the petty sessions. Defendants were tried by a single magistrate or a panel of magistrates rather than a jury. The Police Court had two sittings - one for adults and one for juveniles, and each sitting kept separate records.
Examples of the types of cases heard are drunk and disorderly, criminal damage, and common assault.
See Also - York Subscription Library
Repository
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Incomplete series of records for the Adult Court, which formed part of the Police Court. The volumes are indexed but arranged in chronological order, and give details of the defendent, complainant, offence, arrested officer and judgement.
The volume for February - November 1946 is currently missing.
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Conditions governing access
Restricted access (Data Protection Act)
Material is available subject to the usual terms and conditions of access to Archives and Local History collections.
Conditions governing reproduction
Images are supplied for private research only at the Archivist's discretion. Please note that material may be unsuitable for copying on conservation grounds. Researchers who wish to publish material must seek copyright permission from the copyright owner.
Language of material
- English