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CRIMINAL ADMINISTRATION AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CRISIS - THE CHALLENGE OF CONSOLIDATION

NCJ Number
11251
Author(s)
D L SKOLER; J M HETLER
Date Published
1969
Length
9 pages
Annotation
IMPORTANCE OF CONSOLIDATION IS DISCUSSED IN LIGHT OF INCREASING DEMANDS UPON CRIMINAL JUSTICE FUNCTIONS AND THE GROWING FISCAL CRISES OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.
Abstract
CONSOLIDATION, AS CONSIDERED HERE, COVERS A RANGE FROM FULL INTERGOVERNMENTAL MERGERS TO CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AND REGIONALIZATION. POSSIBLE CONSOLIDATION SCHEMES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT, PROSECUTION, COURTS AND CORRECTIONS ARE PRESENTED. RECENT ATTEMPTS AT CONSOLIDATION ARE INCLUDED AS EXAMPLES.