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Community Corrections provides different programs and service to make communities safer. These programs aim to create positive changes in people and communities. We use various service models based on proven research methods to ensure the programs are high-quality. Some programs are run entirely by Community Corrections, while others are done in collaboration with outside organizations.
Probation Supervision
The adult probation program involves overseeing people who have been convicted of a crime but have been given probation instead of going to jail. Probation officers monitor the offenders to make sure that they follow court rules and conditions like, attend counseling, keep a job, stay away from drugs, and more. They guide offenders toward positive changes, connecting them with community resources to prevent further criminal behavior. The overall goal is to help offenders follow the law and support them in being part of society.
Diversion
The adult diversion program is designed to give an alternative to the prosecution for eligible people who have committed minor offenses. Instead of going through the traditional court process, participants will follow a program tailored for them, such as rehabilitation, education or community services, as part of their agreement. The goal is to address underlying issues that may have contributed to the offense and to prevent further involvement in the criminal justice system. Upon successful completion of the program, the participant's charges could be reduced or dismissed.
Cognitive Programming
Cognitive programming is designed to help participants take control of their actions by becoming more aware of their thoughts and feelings. To have better control over their behavior, individuals need to develop skills to manage the thoughts and emotions that influence their decisions. A person's thoughts and feelings, in any given moment, have a direct impact in that person's decisions.
There are two cognitive programs: Cognitive Restructuring and Cognitive Skills.
- Cognitive Restructuring is a process where people learn, identify, and dispute thoughts that could lead to trouble. These include things like all-or-nothing thinking, over-generalizations, magnification, and emotional reasoning.
- Cognitive Skills refers to the mental processes your brain uses for thinking, learning, remembering, reasoning, and paying attention. These skills play a crucial role in various tasks, from complex activities to simpler ones like problem-solving and interacting with people.
Community Corrections offers four free cognitive programs to our clients. All programs are facilitated by probation officers of Washington County who have been formally trained in the programs. Each of the programs we offer are evidence-based and have been shown to reduce recidivism for participants who complete them.
The programs offered are:
- How do I contact a probation officer?
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Please call 651-430-6900.
- Where do I fax or email offender documents?
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Documents such as program completions, AA cards and other reports related to adult offenders may be submitted via fax or email.
(For adults) Fax number: 651-430-6999.
(For juveniles) Fax number: 651-430-6947.
Email address for both adult and juvenile documents: CCDocs@co.washington.mn.us.
- How do I check if my urine analysis color has been called?
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If you are a Washington County resident:
- Call the Community Corrections drug testing line at 651-430-6955.
- Call each day, Sunday through Thursday, any time after 9:00 a.m.
- This message will tell you which colors have been called, the day to provide the sample and which location to submit the sample.
- Testing occurs at three locations:
- listen to the entire message to learn which location will be collecting samples for your color.
- In Stillwater: on the second floor of the Community Corrections lobby, located inside the Washington County Courthouse, 14949 62nd Street North.
- In Cottage Grove: at the Service Center, 13000 Ravine Parkway in the Community Corrections Room 88.
- In Forest Lake: at the Headwaters Service Center, 19955 Forest Road North, Room 1714.
- listen to the entire message to learn which location will be collecting samples for your color.
- Report to the collection site on the day indicated for your color.
- Collection times are any time between 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- You must present a valid photo ID.
- You must pay an $18 fee. Fee only applies to a contested UA ($35.00 if test is confirmed as positive).
- Accepted form of payment: cash, cashier’s check, money order, Visa or Master Card credit/debit cards are accepted.
- Not accepted: personal checks.
- Your probation officer will be notified of all test results and/or if you fail to submit a sample as scheduled. Failure to report for a scheduled test is a violation of your probation. If you have any questions, please contact your probation officer.
If you are not a Washington County resident:
- You may be assigned to submit tests through RSI Labs in St. Paul. Call their drug testing line at 651-209-6137.
- Call this number anytime between noon - 10 p.m., every day of the week.
- Be sure to listen to the complete message to learn which colors have been called, and the day to provide the sample.
- The RSI testing location is RSI Labs, 357 Oneida Street South, St Paul, MN.
- When your color is called, you must report as indicated. Collection times vary depending on the day, so listen closely to the message.
- You must bring a valid photo ID.
- You must pay an $18 fee. Fee only applies to a contested UA ($35.00 if test is confirmed as positive).
- Accepted form of payment: a money order in the amount of $18 made out to RSI Labs.
- No accepted: cash, checks, and credit/debit cards.
- Your probation officer will be notified of all test results and/or if you fail to submit a sample as scheduled. Failure to report for a scheduled test is a violation of your probation. If you have any questions, please contact your probation officer.
- How do I contact Sentence to Service?
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Call 651-430-6990, and choose one of the following options:
- Option 1: If you are a crew member calling to report an absence or to speak to a STS crew leader.
- Option 2: To speak to someone regarding STS orientation.
- Option 3: To speak to the program manager.
- How do I make a restitution payment?
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Payments can be made online through the Minnesota Judicial Branch website at https://www.mncourts.gov/Pay-a-Fine.aspx or call 651-281-3219.
- How do I email my Probation Officer or Case Management Specialist?
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You may email a Washington County Probation Officer or Case Management Specialist if you know the spelling of the person's name by using the email format below. If you do not have the spelling, you may call 651-430-6900 for assistance. Format: FirstName.LastName@co.washington.mn.us Example: John.Doe@co.washington.mn.us
- How do I file a court document such as an order for protection?
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Consult the Judicial District Self Help Center for information on court services.