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Alternatives to Incarceration (ATI) Programs

COLUMBIA COUNTY PRETRIAL RELEASE PROGRAM

Vincent Doto, Probation Director
610 State Street 
Hudson, NY 12534-2514 
Phone: (518) 828-4126, Fax: (518) 828-2957
Supervising Agency: 
Columbia County Probation Department 

This program began operation in 1988. This project provides all criminal court clients, initially unable to post bail, the opportunity to be interviewed to determine eligibility for release from jail. The interview process objectively assesses the defendant's qualifications for release through release on his/her own recognizance (ROR), or, where the court determines the risk of absconding to be greater, through release under supervision (RUS). Program operations include screening, eligibility determinations, monitoring functions, where appropriate, and court notification of those who fail to satisfy release requirements.

COLUMBIA COUNTY PRETRIAL EXPANDED RUS PROGRAM

Vincent Doto, Probation Director
610 State Street 
Hudson, NY 12534-2514 
Phone: (518) 828-4126, Fax: (518) 828-2957
Supervising Agency:
Columbia County Probation Department 

The Columbia County Probation Pretrial Expanded Release Under Supervision (RUS) Services Program has a primary goal to reduce reliance on detention/incarceration. The program has an additional goal to reduce recidivism.  Other goals of the program include: cognitive self-change, improved social and problem-solving skills, improved job-readiness, abstinence from substance use, and addressing mental health needs. The expanded services of the program utilize a Risk and Needs Assessment. Upon completion of said assessment, the program can make the necessary referrals for, and/or provide services to, individuals that will assist in achieving stated goals.

COLUMBIA COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM

Vincent Doto, Probation Director
610 State Street 
Hudson, NY 12534-2514 
Phone: (518) 828-4126, Fax: (518) 828-2957
Supervising Agency:
Columbia County Probation Department 

This program began operation in 1988.  This project provides the criminal courts with sentencing alternatives using community service for offenders with sentences of adjournment in contemplation of dismissal, conditional discharge, or probation.  Offenders will be required to make reparation for their crimes through performance of community services.  The project monitors compliance with release conditions.  Project operations also include offender selection, worksite selection and oversight, court/probation notification activities, referrals to human services and management of accident/liability reports.