Falkirk Police Court records

Primary maker
Falkirk Burgh Police Court
Production date
1877-1971
 Description
Sederunt books, 1877-1944 (with gaps); Register of cases, 1955-1975; Juvenile Court registers, 1951-1971; Falkirk Police and Falkirk Sheriff Court Registers of Juvenile Offenders, 1938-1957.

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Administrative History
Burgh Police Courts were responsible for summary jurisdiction and handled minor crimes. Royal burghs had courts from the medieval period, while the feudal lord of burghs of barony was entitled to hold barony courts. Under the Police Act,1833 and subsequent Police Acts the right or obligation to hold burgh courts (also known as police courts) were extended to Police Burghs.
Record level
Collection
Collection
Falkirk Police Court/Local Authorities Group
Primary maker
Production date
1877-1971
Measurements
20 items (0.5m)
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Restriction
Access restriction
Accession number
A812/F1

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