NCJ Number
234149
Date Published
August 2008
Length
30 pages
Annotation
This report from the Louisville Metro Criminal Justice Commission provides recommendations to the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections to ensure that limited correctional resources are being used in an efficient and effective manner.
Abstract
This report details 37 recommendations from the Louisville Metro Criminal Justice Commission to the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections (LMDC) to ensure that its limited resources are being used in an efficient and effective manner. The Commission was established by the Mayor of Louisville to develop a comprehensive plan to address both the existing and future needs of the LMDC. The Commission had four primary goals and four primary objectives. The goals were to: 1) develop recommendations for inclusion in a long-term plan for the future operation of LMDC; 2) ensure that LMDC has sufficient secure space to incarcerate offenders who pose a risk to the community; 3) reduce the number of offenders who return to jail by providing assistance and referrals when individuals transition back into the community; and 4) hold offenders accountable for compliance in all correctional programs and services. The objectives were to: 1) evaluate current and future program and facility needs; 2) identify ways to enhance existing jail programs and make them more effective; 3) review and analyze how cases currently flow through the system and identify opportunities to speed up or streamline the process; and 4) maximize the use of technology in the operation of LMDC. The 37 recommendations developed by the Commission for use by the LMDC are discussed in detail. Bibliography and appendixes