New York State Commission of Correction
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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
[edit | edit source]It 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
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- ^ Correction Law § 41. "There shall be within the executive department a state commission of correction. [...]"
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