NCJ Number
147617
Date Published
1993
Length
51 pages
Annotation
This report provides data on selected offender characteristics in each correctional complex, major institution, and satellite housing unit under the jurisdiction of the New Jersey Department of Corrections on December 31, 1992.
Abstract
Following the presentation of data on the total number of residents in various institutions on December 31, 1992, tables present statistics on institutional residents by age, ethnic identification, county of commitment, base offense, total term at admission, and mandatory minimum term. Data show that 46 percent of all institutional residents were committed for crimes against persons that include homicide, sexual assault, aggravated/simple assault, assault, robbery, kidnapping, other sex offenses, and other person offenses. Thirty-four percent of all residents have been committed for narcotics law violations. Thirty-eight percent were committed with maximum statutory sentences of 10 years or more. Sixty-three percent of residents are black, 19 percent are white, and 17 percent are Hispanic. Fifty-six percent of residents are 30 years old or younger. Of the 21 New Jersey counties, seven account for 70 percent of all State correctional residents. Fifty-four percent of all adult residents housed in the State system have sentences that include parole ineligibility terms. 7 tables