2018 Correction Committee Annual Report.pdf

The 2018 Annual Report of the New York State Assembly's Standing Committee on Correction, chaired by David I. Weprin, presents an overview of the committee's work, state corrections, and key issues. The report highlights:

- Committee Structure & Members: The committee comprises 10 members (8 majority, 2 minority), with staff including an Assistant Secretary, Associate Counsel, Legislative Analyst, and Committee Clerk.

- Jurisdiction & Population: The committee oversees state and local corrections, including state correctional facilities, local jails, community supervision, the Board of Parole, and community corrections programs. As of 2018, New York's correctional population stood at approximately 51,000 individuals.

- Budget Impact: The report analyzes the state budget's impact on correctional agencies, including the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, local correctional agencies, the Office of Probation and Correctional Alternatives, and the State Commission of Correction.

- Committee Accomplishments: The committee advanced significant legislation in 2018, held public hearings, and conducted prison tours to assess conditions and needs.

- Key Issues: The report identifies several critical issues for future consideration, including solitary confinement, parole, re-entry, women in prison, visitation, and immigration.

- 2018 Summary Sheet: The report concludes with a summary sheet providing key data and statistics.