The program's target population consists of virtually all the offenders sentenced to the jail. All inmates are screened to determine their needs. The program allows inmates the chance to avoid serving 'dead' time while in jail. If the inmate opts for treatment, the sentence is suspended contingent upon completion of the treatment program. Program goals are to reduce recidivism, to increase educational levels and employment, and to attain a high level of participation by inmates. The program's staffing level appears to be in compliance with Minnesota regulations. Longterm clients (those incarcerated at least 15 days) averaged 19.67 hours of treatment from professional staff; shortterm clients, 28.65 hours. Chemical dependency counseling was most frequently used, followed by individual and group counseling. Six of seven clients released for one year were employed full time. Two of six clients without high school diplomas at jail intake obtained high school equivalent diplomas while incarcerated. After one year, 8 of 10 clients considered at risk have not been reincarcerated in the jail for a new conviction or for a parole or probation violation. The program's cost has been $37.24 per day, or $2.58 per incarcerated offender per day. Continued funding of the program is recommended. Footnotes and tables are included.