Crossing the Boundaries Between Courts and Corrections

• NCJ Number: 91136
• Journal: Justice System Journal Volume: 8 Issue: 1 Dated: (1983) Pages: 88-101
• Author(s): H T Rubin
• Date Published: 1983
• Length: 14 pages
• Sponsoring Agency: National Institute of Corrections
• Sale Source: National Institute of Justice/; NCJRS Photocopy Services
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This note presents findings from an exploratory study of the interrelationships between the judicial and correctional systems.

Abstract

The interdependence of these organizational groups is marked. A wide variety of informational exchanges and cooperation efforts are noted, particularly at the local level, though officials of these two systems report different viewpoints across the range of questions. Correctional official interest in enhanced collaboration with the judiciary suggests that the present environment can result in more useful participation and initiatives by judges and court administration at this nexus. The recommendation is made that training efforts with court officials incorporate correctional developments and issues and focus more strongly on the role of the courts in achieving improvements in this interrelationship, thereby facilitating both judicial and correctional administration. (Author abstract)