Auburn Correctional Facility Daily Reports of Infractions and Punishments

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series consists of a daily log listing infractions of prison rules committed by individuals incarcerated at Auburn and corrections officers and penalties imposed. A few entries relate to complaints by incarcerated individuals. Information recorded daily includes name and consecutive number; number of previous offenses or complaints; name of officer making report; offense or complaint (e.g., fighting, smoking, refusing work, improper sick leave); action or penalty imposed (e.g., counseled, confined, reprimanded); and number of days lost.
Title
Daily reports of infractions and punishments
Quantity
2 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
B1271
Creator
Arrangement

Chronological.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of a daily log listing infractions of prison rules and penalties imposed for the period January 1, 1968 to December 31, 1973. The report lists infractions committed by both incarcerated individuals and corrections officers. The record was also used to list complaints by incarcerated persons but very few are included.

For each day there are one or more oversize sheets containing the following information: consecutive number; name; number of previous offenses or complaints; name of officer making report; offense or complaint (e.g., fighting, smoking, refusing to do assigned work, improper sick leave); action or penalty imposed (e.g., counseled, confined, written reprimand); and number of days lost.

Custodial History

Originally accessioned as part of old collection #500G, accession -441.

Access Restrictions

Restricted to protect personal privacy. Access may be permitted under certain conditions upon application to and approval by the State Archives.

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