Legal Aid Society v. Ward

OPINION OF THE COURT

Memorandum.

In each case the order of the Appellate Division should be affirmed, without costs, but on grounds other than those relied on by that court.

Although the Board of Correction has authority to make recommendations and submit reports of its findings to the Commissioner of Correction, it has no authority to render an appellate decision binding on the commissioner with respect to his application, in individual cases, of the standards promulgated by the board. Authority to revoke the pass of Thomas McCreary granting access to the correctional facilities in the City of…