En Banc Case Files, 1980-1992
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Scope and Contents
This collection of Judge Alarcón's papers consists chiefly of case files and bench books spanning over forty years of his career in various government and judicial positions. Accompanying the official court records are newspaper clippings and Alarcón's research notes on specific cases such as the Robert Alton Harris case and the L. Ewing Scott case-- two high-profile murder cases. The scrapbooks in the collection also contain some of Alarcón's childhood ephemera as well as career memorabilia and materials related to his service during World War II.
Dates
- Creation: 1980-1992
Creator
- From the Collection: Alarcón , Arthur L. (Person)
Extent
From the Collection: 103 Linear Feet (150 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General Note
En banc (French for "in the bench") signifies a decision by the full court of all the appeals judges in jurisdictions where there is more than one three-or-four-judge panel. The larger number sit in judgment when the court feels there is a particularly significant issue at stake or when requested by one or both parties to the case and agreed to by the court.
These en banc court files were originally donated to the Court of Appeals Archives.
Repository Details
Part of the USC Libraries Special Collections Repository
Doheny Memorial Library 206
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles California 90089-0189 United States
specol@usc.edu