Contracts
Before officially entering the accreditation process, all facilities must complete an accreditation contract with the American Correctional Association. The contract includes all obligations of both parties, the type of accreditation to be completed, the relevant Standards Supplement, and the final price for accreditation services. While ACA staff is able to assist any facility interested in the process, no audit services can be rendered without a completed and signed contract between the parent agency and ACA.
Agencies that are prepared to enter into a contract with ACA are required to fill out the Request for Contract form. This form will provide ACA with the information needed to format and finalize the contract. The agency will receive a copy of the contract for final approval/signature before it is completed.
Facilitation of the contracting process is the responsibility of ACA Standards Specialists and Christina Randolph, Office Manager. Questions regarding both new and existing contracts can be addressed to the assigned Standards Specialist, or: