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Writs of habeas corpus


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Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:
This series consists of writs of habeas corpus and returns thereto filed apparently in Supreme Court Clerk's office in Albany. Almost all the writs concern defendants imprisoned under civil process. A few writs concern defendants in criminal cases.
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Writs of habeas corpus
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0.4 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:
1804-1825
Series Number:
J1029

Arrangement

J1029-06:Chronological by year.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of writs of habeas corpus and returns thereto filed apparently in Supreme Court Clerk's office in Albany. Almost all the writs concern defendants imprisoned under civil process. However, a few writs from 1804-1806 and one from 1825 concern defendants in criminal cases.

Custodial History

The Court of Appeals transferred these records to the State Archives in 1982. They became estranged for some unknown reason until they were identified and accessioned as part of the 11th floor renovation and relocation project.

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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.

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