MISSION
STATEMENT: The mission of the Probation Department is to promote public
safety by providing community oriented, criminal justice
sanctions and by assisting the offender to remain in his
community, as a law-abiding and productive citizen. In
our juvenile justice role, the department strives to promote
the growth of juveniles in a positive, law-abiding manner,
within the family context.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
Intake Diversion:
Preliminary probation procedures
authorized by law to evaluate all complaints regarding juveniles, either
Juvenile Delinquent (JD's), or Persons In Need of Supervision (PINS) and
adjust such complaints through voluntary participation in an informal probation
supervision.
Investigation:
The conduct of background investigations as ordered
by the court (County, City, Justice, Family) on convicted/adjudicated defendants
/ respondents scheduled for sentence.
Supervision:
The ongoing monitoring and case management activities
of those individuals sentenced to probation. This is the most important
activity of a Probation Officer as it relates directly to the public safety
aspect of our mission.
