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The Bucks County Department of Corrections

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Day Reporting Program

The Day Reporting Program is designed for offenders who are in need of intensive outpatient services and whose risk level is such that Intermediate Punishment can be considered.  Referrals can come from the Courts, Attorneys and Probation/Parole.

The program consists of 4 phases, each comprised of treatment and supervision components.  The first 2 phases will incorporate an education component of basic literacy tutoring or GED preparation.  Each phase is projected to be 3 months in length however; progress in the program will determine the length of stay in each phase.  The offender will be able to seek employment after completion of the 1st phase.

Please see that attached document for eligibility requirements and more detailed information about the Day Reporting Program.

What are Day Reporting Centers

Day reporting centers are a more recent correctional option that originated in Great Britain in the early 1970's with the first American center opening in 1986 in Massachusetts. By 1995, 114 centers were established in 22 states. These centers require offenders who are on a pretrial release, probation or parole to appear at a specific location on a frequent and regularly scheduled basis. Unlike community corrections centers, the day reporting centers are non-residential, and offenders are required to report to the centers, but return to their homes to sleep at night. To read more about Day Reporting Centers click on the above link.

Bucks County Department of Corrections Day Reporting Center

The Day Reporting Center (DRC) for the Bucks County Department of Corrections is located adjacent to the Women's Community Corrections Center, off of Almshouse Road, on the Department of Corrections complex. Supervision of approved Day Reporters is provided by the Community Corrections Officers, as assigned, with drug and alcohol treatment provided by members of a specially formed D&A team.

The purpose of the Day Reporting program is to provide the Courts with a concentrated, one-stop point of entry for offenders sentenced to restrictive intermediate punishment under the Sentencing Guidelines Implementation Manual of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Offenders will be identified post conviction and will be either level 3 or 4, or DUI offenders where traditional sentences would be in excess of 1 year, per Pennsylvania Sentencing Guidelines. When identified, the Court will delay sentencing, allowing time for the Department of Corrections to conduct the necessary assessments. The Day Reporting system offers programs to control and manage offenders in the community by providing appropriate disciple and treatment.

The day reporting program provides a structured supervision program for the offender, which will enable him/her to progress forward towards achievement and accomplishment. Cost and Benefits of the Day Reporting Program, as well as Eligibility Requirements, can be found on pages 2 and 3 of the Department of Corrections, Day Reporting Program link. Rules and regulations can be found on page 3.

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