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Counties Encounter Unanticipated Challenges and Find That There Are Many Unknowns About Strategies' Effects

• Realignment appears to have shifted the responsibility for, but not the total numbers of, offenders in the system (at least those under the primary forms of supervision and incarceration).

Many Things That Are Being Implemented Are Enhancements of Existing Programs or Policies

• Both probation and sheriff's department representatives mentioned a focus on providing services and expanding evidence-based practices, although clearly sheriff's departments often focused on adding jail capacity. Every county voiced concern about realigned offenders' increased risk levels and need profiles: They required more mental and other health services, and high proportions were rated as high risk on assessment instruments.

There Is Evidence of Movement Toward Colocating Service Provision

• A movement toward the delivery of services in a one-stop location was evident in both probation and sheriff's departments. Reentry units — specialized areas in the jails — are gaining momentum for inmates near the ends of their sentences in an effort to provide them with the skills, services, and connections to outside agencies.