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11-496: The prison, which was opened in 1878 to replace a previous prison constructed in 1812, is the oldest in New Hampshire Department of Corrections . It was expanded and renovated in the 1980s, and it houses maximum security male prisoners and has a 60-bed secure psychiatric unit and residential treatment unit. The New Hampshire Corrections Special School District operates a high school within this facility, which provides both

22-574: A high school diploma or the GED . A full-time health services center including dental and long-term health care wing is operated within this facility and is capable of housing both male and female prisoners in need of long term, chronic, or terminal care. Nineteen wardens have run this facility since it opened in 1878. The NHSPM houses different levels of classification (C) for male prisoners: minimum security (C1), low security (C2), general population (C3), medium security (C4), and maximum security(C5). An inmate

33-495: Is also responsible for conducting pre-sentencing investigations. These investigations are requested by a court of law. They include an evaluation of the offender's criminal charge, a review of the circumstances including interviews with affected parties, and a recommendation to the sentencing judge. The Division of Field Services also supervises offenders on probation or parole from other jurisdictions using an interstate compact agreement. The Division of Forensic and Medical Services

44-476: Is granted access to a bank account set up through the prison financial center. A maximum of $ 1,000 can be deposited into a prisoner's account by verified family and friends. New Hampshire Department of Corrections The New Hampshire Department of Corrections is the government agency in 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

55-549: 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 manufactures goods and provides services to government and/or customers. It operates businesses in the agricultural, manufacturing, and service-related fields. The Division of Field Services supervises New Hampshire offenders who are not currently incarcerated. Field Services

66-481: Is responsible for the provision and coordination of all health and mental health services received by inmates at all facilities operated by the Department of Corrections. The Public Information Office coordinates the release of public information to the public and to the media. There are three Transitional Housing Units, formerly called halfway houses , and one Transitional Work Center. These facilities are operated by

77-679: 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

88-490: The Corrections Special School District (Granite State High School), Family Connections Center, Intervention Services, Parole Violator (PV) Program, Women's Services, Spiritual and Religious Services, and Library Services. The New Hampshire Department of Corrections Victim Services Bureau provides services for crime victims and survivors consistent with their needs. The Department of Corrections manages

99-400: The Department of Corrections, Division of Community Corrections and are responsible for providing treatment and services to offenders that are preparing to transition back into the community. The Bureau of Programs is responsible for the development and implementation of offender programs geared toward rehabilitation and offender change. Programs include Correctional Counseling/Case Management,

110-413: The department had an average of 34 security and 27 civilian staff retirements a year. 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

121-738: The prevention of crime and delinquency . The largest correctional facility in the United States is the New Hampshire State Prison for Men in Concord , which is managed by the New Hampshire Department of Corrections. The agency has its headquarters in Concord. As of June 30, 2022, the department had an inmate population of 2,029 and 709 total employees. During the COVID-19 period,

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