Provides for the close surveillance and control of adult offenders released into the community but still under the jurisdiction of the criminal justice system.

Provides a Reentry Court for most offenders sentenced to prison from Richland County who return home prior to maximum expiration of sentence. Reentry offenders will come before the sentencing judge and a parole board hearing officer each month for the first twelve months home. Offers these ex-offenders opportunities to support themselves, to participate in treatment to overcome addictions and other problems, to make restitution to their victims and community, and to take their place as responsible citizens.

Provides a Substance Abuse Treatment Court (SATC) to utilize court services to identify non-violent male and female felony offenders with substance abuse problems and offer immediate and individualized treatment services to rehabilitate these individuals, ultimately decreasing criminal activity within the community and the need for imprisonment. SATC is a highly structured program that focuses on responsibility and accountability.