NCJ Number
89085
Date Published
1983
Length
9 pages
Annotation
In 1981, in New York, jail admissions increased 12 percent compared to 5 years ago, while admissions to penitentiaries increased 28 percent over the same period.
Abstract
There were nine males to every female admitted to local facilities, and two adults to every minor. Misdemeanors, violations, and other admissions constituted roughly 66 percent of jail admissions and 85 percent of penitentiary admissions. White prisoners constituted most jail admissions, while racial minorities comprised most pentitentiary admissions. Nearly three-quarters of detained jail prisoners were incarcerated for 10 days or less, while nearly two-thirds of sentenced penitentiary prisoners received a term of 90 days or less. The report presents data in tabular and graphic form. (Author summary modified)