Department of Corrections (799)
Mission
The Department of Corrections enhances public safety by providing effective programming and supervising sentenced offenders in a humane, cost-efficient manner, consistent with sound correctional principles and constitutional standards.
Strategic Plan
Last modified: 10/16/2009
Last modified: 10/16/2009
Budget Summary
| Dollars | Positions | |||
| Biennium | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| 2008-2010 | $1,059,026,726 | $1,034,696,092 | 12,939 | 12,939 |
| 2006-2008 | $956,957,693 | $1,026,171,729 | 13,740 | 13,760 |
| 2004-2006 | $836,999,583 | $851,593,366 | 12,602 | 12,576 |
There are 21 capital projects for this agency in Chapter 781, 2009 Acts of the Assembly.
Source: DPB's VABUD database - More Budget Info
Performance Measures
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We will increase the percentage of supervised probation and parole cases successfully closed . |
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We will have no escapes from confinement . |
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We will operate a Therapeutic Community Treatment program that will result in a recidivism rate of 15% or below. |