NCJ Number
2837
Date Published
1963
Length
133 pages
Annotation
A SYSTEMATIC COLLECTION OF INFORMATION ON THE ADMINISTRATION, ORGANIZATION AND POLICIES OF PAROLE AGENCIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES.
Abstract
THE BASIC AIM OF THIS DOCUMENT IS TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR A SYSTEMATIC EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION AND MUTUAL EXAMINATION OF PROBLEMS AMONG PAROLE OFFICIALS WHILE EMPLOYING THE RESOURCES OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM A NUMBER OF DISCIPLINES. ONLY THOSE PAROLING AUTHORITIES WHOSE JURISDICTION INCLUDES FELONY CRIMINAL COMMITMENTS ARE INCLUDED, AND ONLY FEDERAL AND STATE AGENCIES ARE LISTED. THE STYLE OF THE SUMMARIES IS NON-TECHNICAL AND ONLY CERTAIN FEATURES OF EACH OF THE AGENCIES REPRESENTED ARE PRESENTED.