Community Corrections reports staffing, program and bed cuts; warns of higher revocation rates without state support

Sep 8, 2025

Washington County Community Corrections leaders told the Board of Commissioners on Sept. 9 that budget shortfalls and cuts in state funding forced elimination of 18 FTEs, closure of victim services, a 48-bed reduction in center capacity, and cuts to peer and housing programs.

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Washington County Community Corrections leaders told the Board of Commissioners on Sept. 9 that budget shortfalls and reductions in state funding have forced program cuts that may change local sentencing and supervision outcomes.

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