What are alternatives to incarceration?
The Probation Department provides two programs specifically designed to act as alternatives to incarceration. The first is Community Detention. This program utilizes an electronic ankle bracelet to monitor a participant’s movements. The second option is Juvenile Hall time served on the weekends, or on Weekend Work Crew.
Related Questions
- Where can I find a directory of Alternatives to Incarceration Programs funded by the NYS Division of Probation and Correctional Alternatives (OPCA) by county?
- How does one file a formal complaint about a probation officer, the probation department or any other OPCA funded Alternatives to Incarceration program?
- How do I file a formal complaint about my probation officer, the probation department, or any other OPCA-funded Alternatives to Incarceration program?
