New Hampshire Department of Corrections
| New Hampshire Department of Corrections | |
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| Abbreviation | NHDOC |
Patch of the New Hampshire Department of Corrections
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| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 1983 |
| Preceding agency | New Hampshire State Prison |
| Employees | 1,100 |
| Annual budget | $107 million |
| Legal personality | Governmental: Government agency |
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| Operations jurisdiction* | State of New Hampshire, USA |
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| Map of New Hampshire Department of Corrections's jurisdiction. | |
| Size | 9,350 square miles (24,200 km2) |
| Population | 1,315,809 (2008 est.) |
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| Headquarters | Concord, New Hampshire |
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| Website | |
| NHDOC Website | |
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| * Divisional agency: Division of the country, over which the agency has usual operational jurisdiction. | |
New Hampshire Department of Corrections is an executive agency of the U.S. state of New Hampshire; charged with overseeing the state correctional facilities, supervising probation and parolees, and serving in an advisory capacity in the prevention of crime and delinquency. As of June 30, 2013, the Department had an inmate population of 2,791, 15,267 on probation or parole, and 893 total employees, 470 as corrections officers and 64 as probation/parole officers. The agency has its headquarters in Concord.
The largest correctional facility in the state is the New Hampshire State Prison for Men in Concord.
The Division of Administration oversees the business operations for the Department of Corrections.
The commissioner of the department shall be appointed by the governor, with the consent of the council, and shall serve for a term of 4 years from the date of appointment and until a successor is appointed. The Commissioner is the chief administrative officer of the department and shall manage all operations of the department and administer and enforce the laws with which he or the department is charged. He shall report directly to the governor.
The Adult Parole Board is an independent agency that reports directly to the Governor. The board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor and approved by the Executive Council. Members serve five-year terms, and may serve no more than two consecutive terms. By law, three board members must preside over each hearing. The board is part-time, which means that members report for duty only when scheduled for hearings. Board members are always available to issue arrest warrants for parole violators, and to consult with parole officers regarding problem cases.
New Hampshire Correctional Industries is a combination of seven business units, manufacturing goods and providing services to hundreds of government and/or non-profit customers and a growing number of local businesses in New Hampshire. It operates businesses in the agricultural, manufacturing and service related fields. This wide diversity includes printing, graphic solutions, office furniture, home furniture, outdoor furniture, home accessories, firewood, produce, hay, re-upholstery, refinishing, fulfillment services, document and report hosting, a country store, and much more. It is capable of meeting many needs.
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