Community Corrections
The Community Corrections program offers sentencing and placement alternatives for adult felony offenders, for both the Courts and the Department of Corrections. Mandated by Colorado state statutes, the program operates under performance standards established by the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice's Office of Community Corrections.
Community Corrections provides:
- Diversion Services: For offenders convicted of less severe crimes, diverting them from prison.
- Transitional Services: For offenders transitioning between prison and parole.
- Parole Services: For offenders released by the Colorado State Board of Parole.
- Short-Term Stabilization: For offenders on Probation and Parole requiring temporary support.
- Specialized Treatment: For offenders with histories of substance abuse and/or mental illness.
Weld County Community Corrections Board
Appointed by the Weld County Board of Commissioners, the Weld County Community Corrections Board consists of nine (9) members representing various facets of the criminal justice system and the community. The Board's responsibilities include:
- Determining Placement: Deciding which offenders can safely be placed in the program (community).
- Program Oversight: Recommending to the Board of County Commissioners the selection of provider to operate community corrections programs.
- Setting Conditions: Establishing conditions for offenders participating in the program.
- Establishing Standards: Setting operational standards for the local provider.
Accomplishing these Functions
The Community Corrections Board, through the Justice Services Department, manages state-allocated community corrections funds and helps to select the private vendor for services. In conjunction with departmental staff, the Board monitors, and audits the vendor to ensure compliance with state standards. Staff also prepare and present information on offenders referred for community corrections placement. All actions are documented and communicated to the Courts, Department of Corrections, Parole, and the Board of County Commissioners as needed.
Intervention Community Corrections Services, (ICCS)
ICCS is the designated provider for residential community corrections services in Weld County and they operate from the Weld County Facility at 1101 H Street, Greeley, CO 80631. Contracted since July 1, 2008, ICCS is a Colorado-based, private non-profit organization offering a range of services including:
- Supervision: Residential and non-residential offender supervision.
- Job Placement: Assistance and vocational counseling.
- Education: Educational support and resources.
- Counseling: Alcohol and drug counseling, family and domestic violence treatment or referral, anger management, and mental health treatment or referral.
- Financial and Life Skills: Financial management, basic life skills training, and guidance on using community resources.
ICCS utilizes qualified community treatment agencies to address individual client needs. Each client is assigned a case manager who creates a tailored service plan, ensuring effective use of community resources. The program emphasizes high levels of surveillance and treatment, closely monitoring clients' movements and behavior both within the facility and in the community.