County Departments

Community Corrections

Community Corrections is a state and locally funded program based upon Michigan Community Corrections Act, Public Act 511 (PA 511) established in 1988 to encourage low-cost rehabilitative punishment programs as alternatives to jail or prison sentences for non-violent offenders. The goals of Public Act 511 are to reduce prison admissions for non-assaultive felons and improve the use of local jails, while maintaining public safety. Offenders selected for the programs are those who represent the greatest possibility for rehabilitation.


Although not the only solution, evidence indicates that individuals who successfully complete alternative sentences are able to turn their lives around. National statistics show that Community Correction participants are less likely to return to crime.

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Current Community Corrections Advisory Board Members

Public Act 511 authorizes local governments to establish Community Advisory Boards (CCABs). The law requires representatives from the Sheriff's Office, City Police, Board of Commissioners, City Council, Circuit, District and Probate Courts, Adult Probation Departments, prosecuting and criminal defense attorneys, the business community and general public. The local CCAB establishes a Comprehensive Corrections Plan as the basis for funding requests. Request for PA 511 funds are submitted to the State Office of Community Corrections on a yearly basis. This group meets quarterly at the Midland County Jail.

A division of Community Corrections, the Community Service Work Program serves as a court referral alternative sentence program for the Midland County Court system. Participants are placed throughout the community to volunteer for local non-profit agencies as well as churches. If you are in need of volunteers, please contact the office for more information.

Community Service Worksites:


In 2013 over 400 individuals enrolled in Community Corrections programs throughout Midland County. 89% of those participating had a successful outcome. Programs aim to rehabilitate non-violent offenders in hopes to change various antisocial behaviors. The programs of treatment, training and education included:


  • In-Jail Cognitive Therapy Groups
  • GED
  • High School completion
  • Employability Skills training
  • Tri-Cap
  • Impact Weekend
  • Network Therapy
  • Community Service


The successful completions of enrollees in our programs saved 5087 jail bed days this past year saving the county hundreds of thousands of dollars.


J&A Counseling provides inmates with cognitive group therapy while incarcerated. Men and women groups meet daily. J&A also facilitates the Network Therapy program for 3rd offense drunk driving convictions in Midland County referred by Circuit Court.


Education and Training Connection (etc) provides GED preparation and testing, high school completion, employability skills and financial literacy classes in the Midland County Jail. Once an inmate is released they are encouraged to finish their educational goals at the M-20 campus.

Tri-Cap Community Corrections Program provides Midland County Circuit Court, Judges, Probation and Parole agents with an alternative placement option for inmates who need more support and structure before returning to society. Participants are involved in intensive counseling and also Job Club.

HOW TO REACH US


Marisa Boulton, Manager

101 Fast Ice Drive

Midland, MI 48642


Phone: (989) 832-6646

Fax: (989) 837-6578

Hours: Mon-Fri (8 am - 5 pm)

Have a Question? Reach Out

Community Resources

HOW TO REACH US


Marisa Boulton, Manager

101 Fast Ice Drive

Midland, MI 48642


Phone: (989) 832-6646

Fax: (989) 837-6578

Hours: Mon-Fri (8 am - 5 pm)

Have a Question? Reach Out

Community Resources

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