NYSCOPA

Welcome to the home page of the New York State Council of Probation Administrators. We are the Directors and Commissioners of the County Probation departments within New York State in the United States of America. This is the source of probation administrative information in New York. At this site you will be able to find out more about COPA, learn how to contact each department, learn the councils view on proposed and pending legislation, and find out how to contact COPA representatives.

Our Mission

COPA is a proactive, focused organization, that advocates for and actively defines the strategic purpose for and direction of probation work and practice, and establishes operational guidelines and standards.

Recent News

Posted September 12, 2016

NYT – Ruling Loosens Ban on Owning Guns After Minor Convictions

Ruling Loosens Ban on Owning Guns After Minor Convictions By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSSEPT. 8, 2016 | The New York Times HARRISBURG, Pa. — A federal appeals court has ruled that some people convicted [...]

Posted September 7, 2016

NYT – This small Indiana county sends more people to prison than San Francisco and Durham, N.C., combined. Why?

This small Indiana county sends more people to prison than San Francisco and Durham, N.C., combined. Why? By JOSH KELLER and ADAM PEARCESEPT. 2, 2016 | The New York Times LAWRENCEBURG, Ind. — [...]

Posted August 26, 2016

Criminal Justice Reforms Stall in a Liberal Capital: New York

Group taught a skill, earn stipend to pay restitution By JOSEPH GOLDSTEIN and J. DAVID GOODMAN AUG. 21, 2016 | The New York Times Utah, a state where even regular beer is considered too [...]

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