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Oregon. Legislative Assembly. Interim Committee of Judicial Administration records , 1957-1959
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Oregon. Legislative Assembly. Interim Committee on Judicial Administration; Oregon. Legislative Assembly
- Title
- Oregon. Legislative Assembly. Interim Committee of Judicial Administration records
- Dates
- 1957-1959 (inclusive)19571959
- Quantity
- 1 linear feet, (2 containers) : 2 manuscript boxes
- Collection Number
- Bx 061
- Summary
- Joint Resolution 24, by the Oregon Senate, created an interim Committee of Judicial Administration that was empowered to inquire into and make recommendations regarding the feasibility and need for reorganization of judicial districts in Oregon. The collection (1957-1959) contains questionnaires and evaluations of judges and courts, drafts of bills, subcommittee reports, and recommendations.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Joint Resolution 24, by the Oregon Senate, created an interim Committee of Judicial Administration that was empowered to inquire into and make recommendations regarding the feasibility and need for reorganization of judicial districts in Oregon.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection (1957-1959) contains questionnaires and evaluations of judges and courts, drafts of bills, subcommittee reports, and recommendations.
The questionnaires evaluated judges regarding their patterns of ruling, bias, and types of cases they often covered among other inquiries. Material is organized by county.
Reports covered juvenile law, appellate courts, trial courts, criminal law, consolidation possibilities, and made recommendations.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
|---|
| Guide to the Oregon. Legislative Assembly. Interim Committee of Judicial Administration Records |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Children--Legal status, laws, etc.--Oregon
- Courts--Oregon
- Judges--Oregon
- Justice, Administration of--Oregon
- Juvenile justice, Administration of--Oregon
Corporate Names
- Oregon. Legislative Assembly. Interim Committee on Judicial Administration--Records and correspondence
Geographical Names
- Oregon--Politics and government--1859-1950
- Oregon--Politics and government--1951-
Form or Genre Terms
- Bills (legislative records)
- Correspondence
- Evaluation
- Questionnaires.
- Reports
