New York State Prison Commission

New York State Prison Commission

The New York State Commission of Correction is "empowered to visit and inspect all penal institutions and to promote humane and efficient administration of these institutions."[1]

History

It was created by the New York State Constitution and was then known as the State Commission of Prisons. It had eight commisoners appointed by the Governor of New York.

References

  1. ^ "Organization and History". New York State Prison Commission. http://www.scoc.state.ny.us/orghist.htm. Retrieved 2011-04-30. 

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