MACCAC is an association of counties who operate corrections programming within their communities under the provisions of the Minnesota Community Corrections Act of 1973.

As of July 1, 2021, 35 counties have elected to administer all correctional field services and several locations provide institutional services under the Minnesota Community Corrections Act (Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 401). 

These counties have organized into 22 administrative service units and are known as the Minnesota Association of Community Corrections Act Counties.