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Petition, Right of

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Here are entered works on the right of citizens to petition the government for redress of grievances. Works on the English procedure for claims against the crown are entered under Petition of right.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Petition Files

 Collection
Identifier: JS342.W7.CLK.COM.1900-
Scope and Contents

These files contain the formal written petitions from county residents submitted to the county. Each petition contains a statement of purpose on proposed action as well as a name, signature, birth date, age, and address for each petitioner. Signatures must be verified to determine whether petitioners are registered voters, and to ensure no multiple signatures are counted. See Utah Code Ann. 20A-7-206.

Dates: 1900-
Found in: Davis County Utah Records Catalog

Petitions & Protests

 Collection
Identifier: JS342.W7.CLK.1969-1991
Scope and Contents

These records are formal petitions submitted to the legislative body proposing action. The legislative body submits the petition to legal voters in general or special election. Information may include a statement of purpose on proposed action, signatures and addresses of petitioners, designated sponsors, actions of the legislative body, and related records.

Dates: 1969 - 1991
Found in: Davis County Utah Records Catalog