AGENCY: District Court (Sixth District : Wayne County)

SERIES: 7
TITLE: Criminal case files
DATES: 1896-
ARRANGEMENT: Numerical by case files.

DESCRIPTION: Indictments, subpoenas, verdicts, warrants, returns of warrants, informational papers, affidavits, affidavits of impecuniosity, court orders, judgments,warrants of execution and confinement, warrants of death, notices of appeal, demurrers, answers to demurrers, complaints, and orders to show cause that constitute criminal case files tried by the Sixth District Court in Wayne County. Includes predominantly first, second and third degree felonies, but also misdemeanor and juvenile cases.

RETENTION

Permanent. Retain for 50 year(s)

DISPOSITION

Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.

APPROVED: 03/1983

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 50 years or until microfilmed and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.

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

APPRAISAL

Historical

Disposition based on administrative and legal value since it documents the functions of the Sixth District Court and continues to serve current and future administrative needs, also has historical value. Furthermore, should be retained as a vital record essential for the operation of the court and the ability to fulfill obligations to the public.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public