Item Detail
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4560
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English
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Penology in Early Utah
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Utah Humanities Review
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January 1948
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2
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145-68
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Methods of criminal justice in a 'theocracy.' 'One of the most interesting penal experiments of the 19th century was found among the Mormons'. Describes basically how Mormons originally dealt with all aspects of life through religious doctrines, including criminal punishment. First governing body-high council. Tells of different punishments meted out. Organized state and state officials and eventually a complete criminal code. Built prison.