NCJ Number
11599
Date Published
Unknown
Length
64 pages
Annotation
EXPOSITION OF THE HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE LAW OF CORRECTIONS AS PROMULGATED BY THE COURTS.
Abstract
SUMMARY PROVIDES AN ANALYSIS OF JUDICIAL DECISIONS INVOLVING CRITICAL AREAS OF CORRECTIONS. MINIMUM CONSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS ARE PRESENTED AND COMPARED TO EXISTING RULES, REGULATIONS, AND PRACTICES IN TODAY'S PRISONS. FUNCTIONAL PROBLEM AREAS SUCH AS EXERCISE OF RELIGION, CORRESPONDENCE AND VISITATION, ACCESS TO MEDIA, AND NUMEROUS OTHERS ARE PRESENTED IN SEPARATE CHAPTERS. FULL REPORT IS NCJ-006978.