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First Commitments 1990-2001

First Commitments 1990-2001

  • In 2001, total first commitments to the California Department of the Youth Authority (CYA) decreased by 16 percent over 2000 first commitments, and by 58 percent as compared to 1986.
  • In 2001, CDC cases represented 5 percent of all first commitments, as compared to 18 percent in 1996.

Note: The figures distinguish between CYA and CDC (Department of Corrections) cases. CYA cases are youth committed directly to the Youth Authority. CDC cases are youth committed to prison (CDC), but ordered by the court to serve at least part of their sentence in Youth Authority facilities.

Data compiled by the CYA Research Division, Ward Information and Parole Research Bureau.