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Western Australia - Archival Series

Charge Books (1908 - )

From
1908
Website
https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/charge-books-s343
Reference No
S343
Legal Status
State Records Office of Western Australia Series Number

This series contains Charge Books created by the Perth Children's Court, later known as the Children's Court of Western Australia. It includes records about sittings for children charged with offences at the Perth, Fremantle, and Rockingham courts. These records are likely to include information about children who were placed into state care.

Details

Access

The majority of records in this collection have restricted access for 100 years from their creation in order to protect personal privacy. However, there are some records with open access, such as those older than 100 years. Please contact the Children's Court of Western Australia for permission to access restricted records. For access to open records please contact the State Records Office of Western Australia.

Prepared by: Constance Thurley-Hart