The Department of Corrections The Department of Corrections is a state agency responsible for the supervision and management of convicted criminals. The Department of Corrections enables the protection of the community by operating safe and secure facilities that hold offenders in accordance with firm and fair practices. There is a wide range of treatments, including educational and vocational programs that help offenders become rehabilitated citizens. Fixes have been around for centuries. The history of New York and Utah's corrections are just a few pieces of a huge corrections puzzle. "That human institutions require periodic redesign, if only because of their tendency to decay, is not a minor fact, nor is it easily understood. Given the arc of history, there is no more important lesson to be learned." The history of New York Corrections begins with the Fort Amsterdam era. FortAmsterdam was erected in 1625. Its structures were similar to dungeons. His captives included rebellious soldiers, noncompliant natives, and debtors. Then came StatesHuys. It was built in 1642. This penitentiary structure also served as a tavern, courthouse, and town hall. In 1699 Stats Huys was condemned as unfit and could no longer be used as a prison and justice centre. New York City Hall was later built. Many dangerous prisoners were kept in the basement until their trial in court. But in the 1700s the basement's security proved inadequate, so guards were hired to watch over the prisoners. In 1759 the first building specifically used as a prison was built. It was called New Goal. Most of the prison housed civil offenders, except for some debtors and poor people. 1775led… halfway through the document… so it helps cases progress faster as the defendant's legal options will already be made clear to him by his lawyer. Lawyers are absolutely necessary for major cases, as the defendant may not clearly understand his or her legal rights or may not know how to properly defend himself or herself in the correct manner during the court trial. Provincial Court judges were generally looser than those in the Ontario Supreme Court as what we saw in the Supreme Court seemed more serious, devoid of emotional expression, but also easily bored. However in provincial court they were serious but there was room for humor and understanding of the defendant's situation. Overall they seemed to enjoy their work. All in all, the system we currently have cannot be better as it is as efficient as humanly possible without violating any individual rights as stipulated in the Charter..