π Christchurch Children's Court Files
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[0] => The Christchurch Children's Court heard charges against persons under the age of 19. These files detail the criminal proceedings against the defendants.
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Under the current Courts Disposal Schedule, Youth Court files (as they are now known) are recommended for destruction once legal, financial and administrative requirements have been met. The holdings within this series are a random sample only, retained to illustrate the function of the then Children's Court.
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The Child Welfare Act 1925 established separate courts for the hearing of charges against persons under the age of 16. In 1927 the age was raised to 19. These files detail the criminal proceedings against the young defendants and may include affidavits, notes on evidence, and sentencing information.
These files are controlled by registers.
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Permission to access restricted record lists/records should be sought from the Christchurch District Court. Please check the Ministry of Justice’s website for the most up to date contact details at:
https://www.courtsofnz.govt.nz/utilities/contact/courts
Note: All requests for permission to access restricted records should provide information about the reason for the research. The more information provided, the easier it is to consider the request.
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Restricted for 100 years from date of closure. Nominal record list entries are also restricted for this period. Please note: Additional rules regarding copying and publication etc. may be imposed by the Ministry of Justice at the time of granting access to restricted records.
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Under the current Courts Disposal Schedule, Youth Court files (as they are now known) are recommended for destruction once legal, financial and administrative requirements have been met. The holdings within this series are a random sample only, retained to illustrate the function of the then Children's Court.
Permission to access restricted record lists/records should be sought from the Christchurch District Court. Please check the Ministry of Justice’s website for the most up to date contact details at:
https://www.courtsofnz.govt.nz/utilities/contact/courts
Note: All requests for permission to access restricted records should provide information about the reason for the research. The more information provided, the easier it is to consider the request.
Restricted for 100 years from date of closure. Nominal record list entries are also restricted for this period. Please note: Additional rules regarding copying and publication etc. may be imposed by the Ministry of Justice at the time of granting access to restricted records.
The Child Welfare Act 1925 established separate courts for the hearing of charges against persons under the age of 16. In 1927 the age was raised to 19. These files detail the criminal proceedings against the young defendants and may include affidavits, notes on evidence, and sentencing information.
These files are controlled by registers.
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