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Tasmania - Archival Series

Record of Cases Heard in Children's Court (1909 - 1981)

Devonport Magistrates Court

From
1909
To
1981
Website
http://search.archives.tas.gov.au/default.aspx?detail=1&type=S&id=LC125
Reference No
LC125
Legal Status
Tasmanian Archive and Heritage Office Series Number

The Record of Cases Heard in Children's Court dates from 1909 to 1981. It concerns cases that came before the Devonport Children's Court. The record contains the case number, the name of the defendant and magistrate, the complaint, plea, witnesses, and decision.

Details

Access Conditions

These records were deposited at the Tasmanian Archive and Heritage Office in two consignments. The first, which goes up to 1955, is on open access. The second is closed for 75 years from the last entry. People who wish to access their personal records should contact the Department of Justice for permission. Staff at the Tasmanian Archive and Heritage Office may be able to assist you in finding other relevant records.

Prepared by: Caroline Evans