Why community corrections

Community Corrections role The court can sentence adult offenders to serve penalties in the community rather than send them to prison. The court determines bail and remand The court will determine if an offender is to be released on bail until their next court date or remanded in custody until their next court date.

Who community corrections supervise We are only responsible for adult offenders; those over the age of Why we have prisoners and offenders in the community Allowing offenders to undertake orders in the community minimises harm and economic loss associated with imprisonment through loss or employment and housing. Community safety We are pro-active in our management of offenders. Alleged offenders on remand are held in custody before and during their trial on criminal charges by order of a court.

All prisoners undergo reception and assessment before being placed in a prison unit appropriate to the prison and the prisoner's needs. How to arrange contact or visits with prisoners in the Victorian prison system. The quality and standard of health care provided to prisoners is the same as that provided in the community through the public health system.

Corrections Victoria provides a wide range of program opportunities for prisoners to assist in their rehabilitation and successful return to the community after release from custody. Detention Orders and Supervision Orders are correctional orders established in accordance with the Serious Offenders Act Many prisoners experience significant challenges in reintegrating back into the community after their release from prison.

After prison, offenders have access to the support services and programs available to the general community. The capture of a defendant described in subdivision 6 of this section, within 72 hours.

The date when the defendant is terminated or discharged. The defendant's death. Salisbury Street Raleigh, N. Fax: Victim Input Procedures Restitution Victims who have questions regarding restitution that was ordered at the time of sentencing, should contact the Victim Unit at toll-free.

Safety Concerns Regarding the Supervision of the Offender If you are the victim or next of kin and you have safety concerns related to the supervision of the offender placed on probation, parole or post-release supervision, please contact the Victim Unit at toll free.

Share this page: Facebook Twitter. How can we make this page better for you? Back to top. Community Corrections Administration and Advisory Board Since each county has different resources and priorities within their criminal justice system, the Community Corrections agency is overseen by the established Community Corrections Advisory Board.

The Community Corrections Advisory Board members are a statutory group of local criminal justice stakeholders under IC Suspended judiciary sentence. May be executed or suspended sentence. Alternative to Prison by serving high to very high-risk felony offenders who are not eligible for Probation. Alternative to Jail by serving low to moderate risk felony or misdemeanant offenders. More restrictive supervision environment with options to increase or reduce supervision between case management, electronic monitoring, and work placement.

Due to higher risk populations, they need more interventions, programs, and treatments to reduce recidivism.