From left are Adult Misdemeanor Compliance Accreditation Program Chair Jennifer Miller, Accreditation Program Manager Scott Chambers, NMAC Executive Director Steve Kopelman, Sandoval County Adult Misdemeanor Compliance Program Court Compliance Officer/Accreditation Manager Octavian Valencia, NMAC President Tyler Massey, Executive Administrator Diane Irwin and Program Staff receiving their three (3) year Certificate of Accreditation Award.

Santa Fe, New Mexico - The Adult Misdemeanor Compliance Accreditation Professional Standards Council (AMCAPC) awarded to Sandoval County a three (3) year Certificate of Accreditation at the New Mexico Association of Counties (NMAC) 2017 Legislative Conference on January 19, 2017 in Santa Fe, NM.

A joint initiative of New Mexico Association of Counties and the New Mexico Municipal League is to serve as the professional organization and to develop and ensure a system of uniform standards for state-wide the Misdemeanor Compliance Programs based upon valid, reliable research, and exemplary probation practices. In guiding and assisting agencies through a process of accreditation, Adult Misdemeanor Compliance Accreditation Program promotes socially responsible and humane probation supervision policies and practices; sound public policies; adherence to the ethics within the justice profession; excellence in professional development, innovation, and education; and fostering integral relationships with the communities served.

Sandoval County Adult Misdemeanor Compliance Program Director commented "This accreditation has been achieved through a series of reviews, evaluations, audits and drafting of policies and procedures by the Accreditation Manager, Court Compliance Officers and Administrative Assistant over the past 2 years. The accreditation process requires an in-depth review of program administration, goals, forms, policies and procedures. Accreditation sets the bar higher for every staff member in terms of professional expectation. Additionally, accreditation lends credibility to programs seeking funding from state agencies and other grantors by establishing a clear indication of program stability and attention to industry best practices. As such, accreditation offers a boost in citizens' understanding of and confidence in the agency mission, policies, practices and professionalism. I would like to thank the staff for their commitment to excellence and the County Manager, Phil Rios, as well as the County Commissioners for their support throughout this process.Gǥ

The New Mexico Association of Counties is a non-profit, nonpartisan association representing and serving New Mexico's 33 counties. As a professional association of county elected officials and employees. NMAC supports and promotes the idea that all county elected officials and professional county employees should have the opportunity to act together to solve problems and to work for the progress of county governments in New Mexico. NMAC provides numerous programs and services to counties including legislative representation, self-insurance, legal assistance and professional development. Please contact Jennifer Miller at jnmiller@sjcounty.net or for more information and updates on our events, programs and other initiatives, visit www.nmcounties.org.