N.Y. Executive Law § 240: Office of probation and correctional alternatives

§ 240. Office of probation and correctional alternatives. 1. There

shall be in the division of criminal justice services an office of

probation and correctional alternatives, hereinafter referred to in this

article as "the office". The head of the office shall be the director of

probation and correctional alternatives, who shall be appointed by the

commissioner, subject to the approval of the governor.

2. The director shall serve as special advisor to the governor

regarding matters pertaining to probation and alternatives to

incarceration. The director shall, in consultation with the

commissioner, coordinate and make recommendations relating to the type

and nature of alternative to incarceration programs needed to reduce

incarceration where the purpose of such incarceration can be adequately

served by alternative programs and shall work with local probation

departments and the commissioner to enhance and develop probation

services and alternative to incarceration programs throughout the state.

3. The commissioner, in consultation with the director, shall appoint

staff and perform such other functions to ensure the efficient operation

of the office within the amounts made available therefor by

appropriation.

4. As used in this article, the term "director" shall mean the

director of the office of probation and correctional alternatives,

"office" shall mean the office of probation and correctional

alternatives, "commissioner" shall mean the commissioner of the division

of criminal justice services and "division" shall mean the division of

criminal justice services.