New York State Executive Advisory Commission on the Administration of Justice Research, Hearing, and Study Files 13763

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
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
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.

Creator:

New York (State). Executive Advisory Commission on the Administration of Justice

Title:

Executive Advisory Commission on the Administration of Justice research, hearing, and study files

Quantity:

16 cubic feet

Inclusive Dates:

1981-1983

Series Number:

13763

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.