These defendants are often charged with very serious crimes or present a variety of special needs. Release to CSS is approved by the Court under conditions that are tailored to the defendant's crime and individual circumstances. The goal of CSS is to maintain the defendant in the community without additional law violations and to ensure the defendant's appearance at all court hearings. CSS interviews the defendants in jail to obtain personal information to assess the defendant's needs and willingness to accept supervision, as well as obtaining a defendant's complete criminal history. This intensive initial screening is essential as public safety is the primary consideration of the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, as well as being the basis for the defendant's personalized Supervision Plan.
Deputies provide supervision, direction, and counseling to the defendants.
Deputies also provide referrals to community services agencies for employment, housing, drug, alcohol, mental health treatment and counseling, as well as emergency services. If violations of supervision arise, deputies will request a warrant from the Court, and will then coordinate with local law enforcement to return the defendant to custody. Upon successful completion of supervision, CSS deputies are available to provide information to the Court and probation officers to assist in continued successful community supervision. CSS directs defendants to needed services available in the community, and enables defendants to maintain employment and family structure and support while moving through the court process. All rights reserved.