The Post Release Services unit monitors defendants compliance with all conditions of release and reports any violations to the Court.
Pretrial monitoring begins after the initial hearing or when defendants are released.
At this time, the staff informs defendants of their specific conditions of pretrial release and possible penalties. When a violation occurs, this unit notifies the Court and seeks a hearing . When requested, a staff member familiar with the defendant's case will testify about the violation. It also serves as a liaison for third party custody organizations and social service agencies who provide other forms of assistance to defendants. The employees of this unit collect urine samples all adult arrestees upon arrests and during release as requested by local and federal judges for drug testing.