Officials say a new Department of Corrections system should help offenders on probation be more successful and will save money.

The system uses “swift and certain” sanctions for those who violate terms of their probation, meaning immediate but short trips to jail.

In the past, corrections officers had few options when dealing with violations. Now state law says minor violations — including failing drug tests, not reporting to officers or not going to treatment — will send offenders to jail for one to three days. After that, violations will be handled like they were in the past, with the possibility of more jail time.

Officials say the update should save the Department of Corrections money and will help shape offenders’ behavior to be more compliant and ultimately successful.

“The more people can predict the consequences of their actions, the more quickly they follow the rules of their probation,” said Selena Davis, DOC spokeswoman.