Increasing jail costs and recidivism rates are problems for counties throughout the nation. Previous research has indicated that programs for offenders released from state and federal prisons have been effective in reducing recidivism as long as treatment used What Works principles and focused on criminogenic risk factors. However, there remains an important gap in the current literature regarding the effect these programs have on recidivism for offenders released from county jails. Therefore, the purpose of this case study was to describe the development and implementation of a county-managed day reporting center (DRC). This qualitative study was an investigation of the evolution of the DRC as part of the criminal justice system and perceptions of this program. Public records were examined and interviews were conducted with a judge, an Adult Probation supervisor, a county commissioner, and four members of the community. The stakeholder interviews were analyzed for common themes. A matrix was developed to track and code the transcribed interviews for statements supporting the What Works principles. Findings indicate that stakeholders agree on themes related to the therapeutic needs of offenders. However, stakeholder perceptions were dependent upon the individual's role in the criminal justice system or the community. Findings from this research will help clarify the viability of a DRC on the county level. This study contributes to the existing literature and enhances social change initiatives by providing counties the information needed to change a criminal justice system from a punishment-oriented system to one focused on effective offender treatment.