Division of Criminal Justice Services

Schenectady County

Directory of Alternatives to Incarceration (ATI) Programs

SCHENECTADY COUNTY ATI PROGRAM (DEFENDER BASED ADVOCACY)

Stephen Signore, Public Defender
519 State Street 
Schenectady, NY 12305 
Phone: (518) 386-2266 Ext. 2115, Fax: (518) 386-2814
Supervising Agency:
Schenectady County Public Defender's Office 

This program began operation in 1988. The Schenectady County DBA Program currently serves any person who is charged with a misdemeanor or felony crime or parole or probation violation in Schenectady County that is eligible for representation by the Schenectady County Public Defender's Office. The ATI DBA program advocates for all different types of alternatives including drug and alcohol treatment, mental health treatment, fines, dismissals, community service or probation.