Police Court minute dockets, 1905-1906.

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Summary

Title:
Police Court minute dockets,
Dates:
1905-1906.
Creators:
San Francisco (Calif.). Police Court.
Abstract:
Minute dockets recording daily proceedings of the Police Court in San Francisco. Chronological entries show persons charged and with what crime(s); plea; and court action or ruling. Crimes include both misdemeanors and felonies, ranging from public drunkenness and disturbing the peace to assault, robbery, and murder. Presiding judges are as follows: Dept.1: Judge Edmund P. Mogan; Dept. 2: Judge Charles T. Conlan; and Dept. 4: Judge George Cabaniss.
Extent:
3 oversize volumes
Language:
English
Preferred citation:
[Identification of item], Police Court Minute Dockets (SFH 74), San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library.

Background

Biographical / historical:
The San Francisco Police Court was a municipal-level court that handled minor offenses, as well as initial handling of serious offenses that were subsequently referred to the Superior Court. The Deputy County Clerk served as the ex-officio Clerk of the Police Court. In 1905, there were four Police Court departments, each with a presiding judge.
Custodial history:
Immediate source of acquisition unknown. These records may be part of the series described in the WPA survey of 1940, section XIV Police Court, page 81, section 363, which at that time were stored in the Hall of Justice.
Physical description:
3 oversize volumes (1.5 linear feet)
Note:
The collection is available for use during San Francisco History Center hours, with photographs available during Photo Desk hours. Collections that are stored offsite should be requested 48 hours in advance.

Access and use

Restrictions:
The collection is available for use during San Francisco History Center hours, with photographs available during Photo Desk hours. Collections that are stored offsite should be requested 48 hours in advance.
Terms of access:
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the City Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the San Francisco Public Library as the owner of the physical items.
Preferred citation:
[Identification of item], Police Court Minute Dockets (SFH 74), San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library.
Location of this collection:
San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102, US
Contact:
(415) 557-4567
sfhistory@sfpl.org
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