New York State Executive Advisory Commission on the Administration of Justice Research, Hearing, and Study Files

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
The Executive Advisory Commission on the Administration of Justice (Liman Commission) investigated prison overcrowding, jury selection reform, sentencing, parole and probation laws and procedures, and criminal justice information management. This series includes memos, correspondence, hearings, commission reports, and research, background, and study files.
Title
Executive Advisory Commission on the Administration of Justice research, hearing, and study files
Quantity
16 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
13763
Creator
Arrangement

Arranged roughly by subject.

Administrative History

The Executive Advisory Commission on the Administration of Justice, commonly known as the "Liman Commission," was appointed by Governor Carey in 1981. It investigated prison overcrowding, voir dire (jury selection) reform, sentencing, parole and probation laws and procedures, and criminal justice information management (electronic data processing and storage systems).

Scope and Content Note

This series includes memos, correspondence, hearings, copies of commission reports, and research, background and study files. The series is (roughly) arranged according to the following topical areas, which reflect the commission's subcommittee structure: jury selection; corrections; criminal justice information management; federal-state relations; courts; and police.

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