(2) Protective custody, “to make the served sentence still more effective.”
(3) Protective custody, “because of the big number of previous convictions.”
(4) Protective custody, “to prevent prejudicing the course of justice through the interference of lawyers as defense counsel.”
Rostock (Goetsch)—Good cooperation with the State Police, only preventive measures have been noticed.
Graz (Meldt)—No difficulties, not the slightest disharmony, or criticism of the law.
The minister concludes the discussion by indicating that it is to be the task of the presidents of the courts of appeal to see that arrests in the courtroom by the State Police are avoided and recommends for the rest to remain in contact with the State Police.
[Signed] Klemm
25 January 1939
- PARTIAL TRANSLATION OF DOCUMENT NG-629
- PROSECUTION EXHIBIT 28
- [Also Rothenberger Document 3
- Rothenberger Defense Exhibit 3][192]
EXTRACTS FROM A REPORT ON A 1 FEBRUARY 1939 CONFERENCE AT THE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE BETWEEN DEFENDANT ROTHENBERGER AND VARIOUS COURT PRESIDENTS[193]