The Probation Program is responsible for the supervision of clients who have been sentenced in County and Traffic Court and directing them toward successful completion of general conditions and mandates in lieu of incarceration. A statutory supervision fee is imposed and collected monthly from the clients. The program provides supervision to offenders and refers them to appropriate community based agencies for assistance. Document all contacts with clients and collect documentation to prove completion of special conditions. Violations are prepared and provided to the Judges for signature.
Testimony is required in Court and recommendations for disposition are made.
Coordinate, assign and follow up documentation on all cases assigned to do community service hours and work program days. Prepare the roll call for the work program and explain its function and rules to the probationers. Prepare required reports, investigations and recaps. Provide supervision to House Arrest clients and enforce conditions. The Probation Services Division is comprised of the Probation unit, Pre-Trial Release Program and Leon County Felony Drug Offender Program.