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JUSTICE OF THE PEACE TODAY

NCJ Number
797
Author(s)
R M VILES; F J KLEIN
Date Published
1965
Length
131 pages
Annotation
DATA ON THE DECLINE OF THE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE AS A JUDICIAL OFFICER, SELECTED CURRENT LAWS RELATING TO THE OFFICE, AND A DESCRIPTION OF THE COURTS SUPERSEDING HIM.
Abstract
'THE BACKGROUND OF THE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE IS TRACED, THE HIGHLIGHTS OF REFORM, AND THE METHODS USED TO REPLACE THE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE WITH OTHER COURTS ARE GIVEN. INCLUDED ARE TABLES OF STATUTORY PROVISIONS AND CITATIONS WHICH GIVE INFORMATION TAKEN FROM THE GENERAL LAWS CONTROLLING THE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE IN EACH STATE WHERE THEY CONTINUE TO EXIST. STATE-BY-STATE COMMENTS, A SUMMARY, AND BIBLIOGRAPHY ARE INCLUDED.' (AUTHOR ABSTRACT MODIFIED)

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