NCJ Number
210343
Date Published
May 2005
Length
48 pages
Annotation
This report presents statistical information on select offender characteristics for the New Jersey Department of Corrections on January 11, 2005.
Abstract
This annual report, prepared by the Policy Analysis and Planning Division for the New Jersey Department of Corrections, provides information regarding offender characteristics in each correctional complex, major institution, and satellite housing unit under the jurisdiction of the Department of Corrections on January 11, 2005. The select characteristics compiled were base offense at admission, total term at admission, ethnicity, age, county of commitment, and mandatory minimum term. Eleven correctional facilities and institutions are represented in the report. Select highlights from the report include: (1) 40 percent of all New Jersey Department of Corrections residents were committed for crimes against persons; (2) the medium term for Department of Corrections residents was 5 years; (3) 65 percent of the residents housed in the State system had sentences that included parole ineligibility terms; (4) 63 percent of the residents were African-American, while 20 percent were White and 17 percent were Hispanic; and (5) of the 21 counties in the State, Essex County was the highest contributor of Department of Corrections residents with 18 percent. Tables