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

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
This group is offered weekly to eligible offenders in the Eaton County Jail. 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

Cognitive Consultants
2450 Delhi Commerce Drive, Suite 9, Holt, MI 48842 (517) 322-3050
 Testing Times: 6:00AM - 9:00AM 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
Male testing times: Monday through Friday 7:00AM - 4:30PM. Testing is closed between 11:00AM - 12:00PM daily.                                                                   

Female Testing Times: Monday through Friday 7:00AM - 11:00AM                         

Both Male and Female Testing Times: Saturday and Sunday 7:00AM - 8:30AM        

Holiday testing hours may vary and will be posted in several locations at P.A.T.S. as well as recorded and posted on the automated voicemail at least two weeks prior to each major holiday.

Reality Counseling Services
313 Lansing St. Suite 6 Charlotte, MI 48813 (517) 727-1700
 CHARLOTTE Testing Times: Monday through Friday 7:00AM - 9:00AM and 4:00PM - 7:00PM. Saturday, Sunday, and major holidays: 7:00AM - 9:00AM.

610 E. Cesar E. Chavez Ave., Lansing, MI 48906 (517) 484-4997
 LANSING Testing Times: Monday through Friday 7:00AM - 9:00AM and 4:00PM - 7:00PM. Saturday, Sunday, and major holidays: 7:00AM - 9:00AM.