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From: "Ruth McMahon" <>
Subject: Re: [MIWAYNE] Recorders Court Prohibition era
Date: Thu, 5 Feb 2004 17:53:31 -0500
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Subject: [MIWAYNE] Recorders Court Prohibition era


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> Wondering if anyone knows where to go for or how to obtain records from
Recorders Court dating back in the 1920s to 1930s, that's IF there are any
archived files. Looking for arrest sheets/convictions back during
prohibition/depression era.

Hello list members,

The old Recorders Court is now part of the Wayne County Circuit Court but is
still located in the criminal court building on St. Antoine - the name of
the building is the Frank Murphy Hall of Justice. The clerk's office is on
the 9th floor. The last time I was there, they had an ancient computer with
a DOS database that you could use to search for a case. I don't believe the
database would go back to the 1920s or 30s. You have to place an order for
the file as the old ones are stored off site.

Ruth McMahon AG
Professional Genealogist Detroit MI area

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