The Misdemeanant Corrections Association was organized in 1971 by misdemeanant probation directors to increase the quality, continuity, and effectiveness of misdemeanant probation services within Washington State.

Goals of the associations include:

• Enhancement of professional excellence in misdemeanant corrections;

• Coordination of misdemeanant services statewide;

• Collecting data for evaluation and informational purposes;

• Development and support of legislation pertaining to misdemeanant corrections;

• Promoting the development of new misdemeanant corrections programs;

• Establishing guidelines for misdemeanant corrections services;

• Providing information to the community about misdemeanant probation services and encouraging the utilization of community resources for offenders;

• Working in cooperation with government and private organizations involved in corrections services.

Are you a current member of the MCA? If not, you may be eligible if you are a paid employee of a misdemeanant probation department which provides direct services to a court of limited jurisdiction in the State of Washington. Volunteers and student interns, or other closely allied to the misdemeanant probation are also eligible.

Membership shall be established through application and the payment of annual dues, as well as adherence to the goals, Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws and the Code of Ethics of the Corporation.

You can become part of an organization that provides training, opportunities for individuals from misdemeanant probation departments to network and work collaboratively together in holding our offenders accountable for their actions, while offering support to the victims.