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Governor - Convict and Fugitive Records - Probations

 Series
Identifier: 001-04-018

Scope and Contents

The governor had the power until 1943 to grant clemency to convicted criminals. In 1943, a constitutional amendment gave that function to an independent Board of Pardons and Paroles. This series consists of volumes of forms entitled "Executive Minutes‑Probation Orders‑Application for Executive Clemency". Information on the forms includes: 1) date; 2) name of felon; 3) date convicted; 4) county where convicted; 5) crime committed; 6) length of service; 7) reason for probation; 8) order and conditions for probation, and 9) signature of governor and executive secretary.

Dates

  • Created: 1918-1938

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted

Extent

2.20 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement Note

The records are arranged chronologically and are generally indexed. See also RGSGSERIES 1-2-42, Clemency Application Case Files.

Title
Governor - Convict and Fugitive Records - Probations
Author
Georgia Archives
Description rules
Local
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Georgia Archives Repository

Contact:
5800 Jonesboro Rd
Morrow GA 30260 United States