New York County Court of General Sessions indictments and related records

Collection REC0127 - RG 065. New York State Supreme Court

Collection REC0127 - RG 065/RG 065.2. New York State Supreme Court, First Judicial District, New York County

New York County Court of General Sessions indictments and related records
Collection REC-0127

The New York County Court of General Sessions heard criminal cases brought by the District Attorney through Grand Jury indictments. This collection consists of Grand Jury indictments and related records dating from 1879-1942 (bulk 1879-1924). Indictments may include a complaint form from Police Court, a Grand Jury indictment, and related attachments such as a coroner's inquiry, witness testimony, subpoenas, inquisitions, affidavits, news clippings, correspondence, business cards, vital statistical certificates. Some items of evidence such forged checks, currency, and photographs may also be included. Some of the evidence has been separated and replaced by photocopies. The collection also includes bonds.
Extent

1256 cubic feet

Dates

1879-1942

bulk 1879-1924

Creators

New York (State). Court of General Sessions (New York County)

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