AGENCY: Attorney General's Office

SERIES: 5545
TITLE: Writ of Habeas Corpus register
DATES: 1966-1970.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological.

DESCRIPTION: Prison inmates are represented by the Attorney General's office in petitioning for writs of habeas corpus. The docket records the court involved, the name of petitioner and respondent, the nature of action, and the dates and type of proceedings held (e.g., petition for writ, appeal, exhibits received, denied, remitted, etc.). Details of the proceedings are not included.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 1 year after case closes and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 9 years and then destroy.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Legal

This disposition is based on the retention by the courts of habeas corpus materials for 9 years.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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