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Overview of the Records
Repository:
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
Summary:
The series consists of records of the commission which were compiled by its chief counsel and executive director, Roderick
C. Lankler. The commission, commonly known as the "Liman Commission" after its chairman, Arthur L. Liman, was an advisory
and fact-finding body appointed by Governor Carey to investigate prison overcrowding, jury selection reform, sentencing and
parole laws and practices, and other aspects of the criminal justice system. The commission was discontinued shortly after
Governor Mario M. Cuomo took office.
Creator:
Title:
Executive Advisory Commission on the Administration of Justice administrative and hearing files
Quantity:
4 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates:
1976-1982
Series Number:
A3336
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