Community Corrections

Michigan's Community Corrections Act

In 1988, State lawmakers enacted Public Act 511 (PA511), which is also referred to as the Michigan Community Corrections Act. The purpose of PA511 was to divert non-violent felons from prison by providing local units of government with funding to develop local sentencing options in lieu of prison.

Community Corrections Act

State Community Corrections Board Priorities

Michigan Department of Corrections - Office of Community Corrections

FY19 PROGRAMS

Moto Dorm
This is an 8-week program located in the Eaton County Jail for eligible offenders. Following release from jail eligible participants may transition to a weekly cognitive based community class. Skills taught include A. Thinking Matters: 1) Thinking Reports, Thinking Errors, New Thinking, B) Relationships: 1) Consider Past and Present Relationships, 2) Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships, 3) Positive Qualities and Benefits of Healthy Relationships, 4) Social Pressure, 5) Build a Positive Social Network, C. Social Values: 1) Identify Your Values, 2) Explore Values, 3) Honesty, 4) Tolerance, 5) Caring, 6) Respect, 7) Responsibility, 8) Roadblocks to Positive Values, 9) Establish Action Plan, D) RISK: 1) Identify High Risk Situations, 2) Therapy Games, 3) Set up for Relapse, 4) Making the Right Choices, E) Mindfulness Living.

Jail Cognitive Programming and Community Cognitive Programming
This group is offered weekly to eligible offenders in the Eaton County Jail and weekly to eligible offenders in the community at a separate location. The curriculum is designed to provide participants with skills to reduce their likelihood of recidivism. Skills taught include 1) Realistic Expectations, 2) Healthy Relationships, 3) Managing Your Time, 4) Handling Social Influences, 5) Road Blocks in Transition, 6) Thinking, 7) Authority Figures, 8) Anger, 9) Safety Net, 10) Tactics and Thinking Errors.

Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment
This program begins with the participants completing a substance abuse assessment using ASAM and DSM-V criteria to determine a diagnosis and appropriate level of care. Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment includes a projected stay of three to nine months depending on the outcome of an assessment coupled with the progress of the individual and their needs.

Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT)
Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) is a systematic, cognitive-behavioral, step-by-step treatment strategy designed to enhance self-image, promote growth of a positive, productive identity, and facilitate the development of higher stages of moral reasoning. It is also designed to assist participants to identify and address counterproductive beliefs and behaviors. MRT is recognized by SAMHSA as an "Evidence-Based Program.

Drug Testing

Drug testing hours in the Community Corrections Department are Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30am - 9:00am and 4:00pm - 4:30pm, we are closed on holiday's.  The cost is $10.00 cash only and you must have exact change.   Be prepared to present valid identification.

When the office is closed, drug testing may be completed at:

Cognitive Consultants
6639 Centurion Dr. Suite 130 Lansing, MI 48917 (517) 322-3050
Testing Times: 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Weekends and Holidays - CALL BEFORE YOU GO 

Prevention and Training Services (P.A.T.S.) 
252 S. Waverly Road Lansing, MI 48917 (517) 323-8149:
Testing Times: Monday through Friday, from 7am- 4:30pm.  They are closed for lunch between 11:00am - 12:00pm. Saturday, Sunday and holidays open from 7am-8:30am.

Reality Counseling Services
313 Lansing St. Suite 6 Charlotte, MI 48813 (517) 727-1700
CHARLOTTE Testing Times: Monday through Friday 7:00AM - 8:30AM and 5:00PM - 7:00PM. Weekends and major holidays: 7:00AM-9:00AM.

610 E. Grand River Ave. Lansing, MI 48906 (517) 484-4997
LANSING Testing Times: Monday through Friday 8:00am - 9:00AM and 5:30PM - 7:00PM. Saturday, Sunday and major holidays: 7:00AM - 9:00AM.