Adult Corrections: Transitional Facilities

Bismarck Transition Center

MALE ASSESSMENT CENTER

The Male assessment center is a program operated at the Bismarck Transition Center (BTC) that provides assessments for probationers under the supervision and management of the ND DOCR who otherwise would be subject to revocation of probation and incarceration. The program assesses the offender and recommends an appropriate plan of care including treatment at BTC, Tompkins Rehabilitation and Correctional Center, DOCR facilities, treatment in the offenders home community or revocation. A multi-disciplinary assessment team is utilized to make recommendations. The assessment process is up to 60 days.

BTC ASSESSMENT CENTER FACT SHEET

• The BTC Assessment Center is a facility located in the City of Bismarck.
• A 163 contractual bed facility with 30 beds reserved for the Assessment Center.
• The assessment phase is a period not to exceed sixty days with a maximum of 30 male beds.
• The Center determines the rehabilitative needs of referred offenders for treatment and case management.
• The preliminary needs and objectives are assessed, developed and put into action.
• Offenders referred to the BTC Assessment Center should be facing revocation proceedings and likely be serving time in prison if this intermediate programming was not available.
• Referral must include a signed Intermediate Measures and/or Modification of Probation form.

If the assessment committee finds the offender is not appropriate for treatment services the committee may recommend the offender be held in custody and brought before the court of jurisdiction or parole board for further legal proceedings.

BTC ASSESSMENT CENTER ADMISSION GUIDELINES

The offender is considered eligible for admittance into the BTC Assessment Center if he meets the criteria identified below. However, Supervisors may waive the above criteria in cases where special circumstances warrant an offender’s consideration for placement in the assessment center.

1. All cases need to be reviewed with a supervisor.
2. May not have any pending felony or misdemeanor charges.
3. Past participation in treatment programs will not prohibit offenders
4. Short Term offenders are eligible.
5. All referrals must have a sufficient period of supervision remaining to complete treatment when making a referral.
6. Be at a cognitive stage of readiness to change, acknowledges the existence of a substance use problem, is capable of self-care, and is sufficiently ready to change.
7. Must not have an emotional, behavioral, or cognitive condition or complication impacting immediate safety.
8. Must not have signs or symptoms of withdrawl or withdrawl needs that cannot be safely managed.
9. Offender must be pre-screened and the Transport Case Notes Form must be completed and accompanies the offender to the center.

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