Research

Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:
This series consists of correspondence; studies; reports; newspaper clippings; drafts of bills; minutes and memorandums generated and received by the Temporary State Commission to Revise the Penal Law and Criminal Code. Subjects include abortion; adultery; arson; assault; birth control; bribery; burglary; capital punishment; disorderly conduct; entrapment; extortion; extradition; firearms control; gambling; homicide; insanity; kidnapping; larceny; malicious mischief; obscenity; narcotics; parole; post-conviction remedies; public intoxication; prostitution; probation; prisons; restitution; search and seizure; sentencing; and youthful offenders.
Creator:
Title:
Temporary Commission on Revision of the Penal Law and Criminal Code administrative and working files
Quantity:

15 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:
1959-1971
Bulk Dates:
bulk 1962-1970
Series Number:
13828