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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Department of Correction's 6A program for early release
1:46:59
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The Department of Correction (DOC) demonstrates its commitment to reducing the jail population through the 6A program, which allows for early release of eligible city-sentenced individuals.
- Commissioner McGinley Liddy carefully reviews the conviction, criminal history, and conduct in custody of individuals
- DOC works with nonprofit partners to develop customized transition plans for each participant
- The program includes provisions for stable housing and employment
- This initiative allows city-sentenced individuals to finish their sentences in the community, facilitating a more seamless transition
Deanna Logan
1:46:59
While DOC's jurisdiction to reduce the jail population is limited to the city sentenced individuals on Rikers pursuant to state correction law, the department repeatedly demonstrated its commitment to reducing the population consistent with public safety.
1:47:15
Commissioner McGinley Liddy exercises her authority pursuant to correction law article six a by carefully reviewing the conviction, criminal history, and conduct in custody of individuals sentenced to incarceration on Rikers.
1:47:32
For each participant, the Department of Correction works with nonprofit partners to develop customized transition plans that include stable housing and employment.
1:47:44
In this way, DOC provides opportunities for city sentence individuals to finish their sentences in community allowing for a more seamless transition.