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] It's a part of the New York State Executive Department.[1][2]
History
editIt was created by the New York State Constitution and was then known as the State Commission of Prisons. It had eight commissioners appointed by the Governor of New York.
References
edit- ^ a b "Organization and History". New York State Prison Commission. Retrieved 2011-04-30.
- ^ Correction Law § 41. "There shall be within the executive department a state commission of correction. [...]"
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