Columbia County Community Corrections

Brief about the Columbia County Community Corrections

Columbia County Community Corrections is a program that oversees persons convicted of a crime in Columbia. The convicted need not be in a prison facility; they are monitored outside of jail or prison, and are administered by Columbia County Community Corrections agency with the legal authority to enforce sanctions. The program helps to maintain law and order in the community without putting convicts in jail until proven guilty. The probation services provided by the facility also help the inmates to have an easy and smooth re-entry into society.

Programs offered by Columbia County Community Corrections

Columbia County Community Corrections offers programs that encompass educational opportunities, vocational training, substance abuse treatment, mental health services, and transitional services to help offenders successfully reintegrate into society. The department is committed to providing a supportive and structured environment that promotes positive behavior change and reduces the likelihood of reoffending.

The Columbia County Community Corrections has many facilities and programs for offender rehabilitation and reintegration. These facilities include correctional institutions, community re-entry centers, and parole offices.

Contact Columbia County Community Corrections Administration

Contact Number

You can reach out to the facility's administration department via the following number: 503-397-6253

Fax Documents

To fax the required documents to the facility, you can fax 503-397-6645.

Contact Via Email

To contact the facility via email, use the following email ID: janet.evans@co.columbia.or.us. You can send important documents, requests, visitation documents, etc., via the above contact email.

Services By Columbia County Community Corrections

Various services offered by the facilities of Columbia County Community Corrections are as follows:

• Parole and Re-entry services:

  Columbia County Community Corrections offers re-entry and transition services to individuals preparing to rejoin their communities after serving their sentences. These services include securing housing, employment, and other essential resources supporting successful reintegration. By providing a comprehensive array of services, Columbia County Community Corrections aims to promote public safety and reduce recidivism rates by supporting individuals in their journey toward rehabilitation and successful re-entry into society.

• Probation and Pretrial Services:

  The facility helps inmates in federal probation and supervised release, administers releases, and houses inmates as required by the system. The facility provides various treatment, tests, education, and health programs before the release of offenders. These services ensure the offenders can get back to their everyday lives.

• Victim Services:

  The Department of Corrections recognizes that the path of a victim is not always easy. The criminal justice system is extensive, and the process can be intimidating. There are many new terms and procedures to learn. The Victim Services Unit works to answer questions and to provide you with valuable and timely information.