Research

Scope and Content Note

The series provides detail about the work of the Commission on Sentencing Reform and its subcommittees especially in relationship to its hearings, the experts consulted, and extensive research conducted. Included are meeting minutes; agendas; press releases; staff meeting notes; correspondence with speakers, experts, members, and the general public; subcommittee meeting minutes and agendas; court decisions; speeches; proposed legislative bills; public hearing minutes; and draft and final reports. The research files address topics such as the Rockefeller drug laws, cybercrime, sentencing information systems, DOCS programs, and inmate reentry into society. Paper and electronic copies of the Commission's preliminary and final reports, and hearing transcripts are held by the State Library.