North Dakota Community Corrections Association

The first community service program was established in Williston in December of 1991. That program, along with 12 other agencies across the State, has thrived and continues to provide community service opportunities for offenders.

 

These 13 independent community service agencies are located strategically throughtout the State and provide community based alternatives to detention. The Community Service Agencies provide the opportunity for adult, juveniles, and misdemeanort offenders to perform their court ordered community service by working at non-profit organizations and the community at large.

 

The Division of Field Services allows offenders to perform community service in lieu of paying their program/supervision fees at fixed rate for each hour of community service they perform.

 

Community service provides a way for offenders to give back to the community for the crimes they committed. Individuals who have repaid the community by giving of themselves through their labor, have experienced a stronger, more positive sense of self-esteem, while developing an appreciation for their community