AGENCY: Governor (2021- : Cox)

SERIES: 20793
TITLE: Extradition case files
DATES: 1933-1938.
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by criminal or victim's name.

DESCRIPTION: This series consists of correspondence, requisitions and court documents relating to the extradition of criminals from other states to Utah for crimes committed in Utah. Requests for the extradition of fugitives originated at the local level usually from county attorneys, district courts, justices of peace, or police officials . In response to local level requests, the governor's office issued a formal extradition document. The series contains six extradition case files and one file concerning the murder of Edmund D. Hines. The extradition case files typically include letters to Governor Blood regarding the extradition, arrest warrants, affidavits of complaint and other legal documents. The main focus of the records pertaining to Mr. Hines is not on extradition. The file contains correspondence, court records, a hearing transcript , and inquiries about reward money.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in State Archives permanently after microfilming.

Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

Microfilm duplicate: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

Historical

This series represents the criminal past of Utah and what the governor deemed serious.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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