Community Corrections Program

The 5th Judicial District Community Corrections Program (CCP) serves the citizens of Suffolk, Franklin, Southhampton County & Isle of Wight

INTRODUCTION/AUTHORIZATION

The Comprehensive Community Corrections Act for local responsible offenders (effective July 1, 1995) enables any city, county, or combination thereof to develop, establish and maintain community-based corrections programs to provide the judicial system alternatives for offenders who require less than institutional custody. Community Corrections Services operation is consistent with State Codes, Chapter 5.4 and Title 53 Section 53-180 through 53-185.3 and §19.2-152.2 through §19.2-152.7 as a legal base. The program is funded by the Commonwealth through the General Appropriations Act. The Department of Criminal Justice Services periodically reviews each program to determine compliance.

MISSION STATEMENT

The 5th Judicial District Community Corrections Program (CCP) is committed to maintaining public safety by serving as a sentencing alternative to courts in the 5th District for misdemeanant and non-violent felony offenders.

• Working in collaboration with various local and state agencies, the CCP strives to facilitate a change in offenders’ thought processes and behaviors, resulting in offenders’ decision to terminate their involvement in criminal behavior.
• Ensure that offenders satisfy all court ordered conditions.
• Ensure offenders successfully complete educational programs, training courses and receive counseling services (i.e. mental health, domestic violence, etc.)
• Committed to assisting offenders in their rehabilitative process with the idea that they will become lifelong law abiding citizens which lends to creating and maintaining safe communities for citizens living within the 5th District.

Charges Include:

Driving Under the Influence	Underage Drinking
Assault (non-family member)	Underage Possession of Alcohol
Assault & Battery	Possession of Marijuana
Petit Larceny	Indecent Exposure
Identity Theft	Worthless Checks
Embezzlement	Unauthorized Use of an Automobile
Resisting Arrest	Entering a House to Commit Assault & Battery

Dispositions Include:

Convicted	Deferred Finding
First Offender Program	Monitor only (a courtesy) Restitution Mental Health Treatment Court Costs Payment

SERVICES/REFERRALS

Domestic Violence Counseling	Psycho-sexual Evaluations
Anger Management Counseling	Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP)
Substance Abuse Testing, Assessment, Education and Treatment	Urine Screens
Shoplifters Intervention	(Paid) Local Probation Supervision
Mental Health Screening, Assessment and Treatment	Collection of Restitution
Community Service Work Sites

Community Corrections Justice Board

The Community Corrections Justice Board is an advisory group for the CCP. They review our annual budget, changes to the Standard Operating Procedures, make recommendations and spearhead projects for the betterment of the community. This Board consists of a citizen from all areas served by the 5th Judicial District: Judges; Commonwealth Attorneys; Magistrates; Chiefs of Police; Sheriffs; Public Defenders; Public Schools and the Community Service Board.

The 5th Judicial District Community Corrections Program is located at the Health and Human Services Bldg. - 135 Hall Avenue, Suite B in Suffolk, Virginia 23434. The telephone number is (757) 514-7460 and the fax number is (757) 514-4875.

For more information about Community Corrections you may also visit the CCP website at the following link: http://www.suffolk.va.us/ccp/index.html