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1. What is community service and the sheriff's work camp?

Community service is an alternative sentence where offenders work for nonprofit or governmental organizations as volunteers. You will be assigned to the sheriff's work camp to perform the community service ordered. The sheriff will monitor your work and report progress back to the judge.

2. What type of organizations are used in this program?

All community service is performed through and under the supervision of the Otsego County Work Camp.

3. What happens if I have a medical problem and can't work?

If you have a medical problem that you believe would interfere with your community service activity, you must present some type of document from your doctor describing what your limitations are. If you are ruled ineligible, the judge will be sent this document to make a determination. Even if you have some physical limitations, a position may still be found for you.