The commission calling for the closure of New York City’s sprawling jail complex on Rikers Island said meaningful reforms to criminal justice in the city should include changes in the courts, including expedited handling of cases and additional diversion programs.
In a 146-page report released Friday afternoon, the Independent Commission on New York City Criminal Justice and Incarceration Reform recommended closing down Rikers and establishing local jail facilities in each of the city’s five boroughs.
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