Probation
Overview
Mission Statement
To promote public safety, reduce recidivism, and support victims and all those impacted by crime. In partnership with the community, Probation provides balanced supervision, accountability and opportunities for positive change through results-driven practices.
Budget Summary
Department Budget Overview
The Probation Department budget reflects new and ongoing efforts to provide a cost effective, evidence-based, and data-informed probation services delivery system through its programs. Significant budget investments for the year ahead include creating a new Pretrial Services Division, improving equitable access to services through the South County Probation Success Center, supporting additional costs that could result from implementation of the new Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) Qualified Individual assessment process, improving the provision of Juvenile Hall medical and behavioral health existing services, and continuing progress toward completing the Juvenile Hall renovation project.
Department Operations and Performance
Budget Details
The charts below show department expenditures and revenues by division and service. Click on the pie charts to drill down for more detail. Complete detail can be found on the County's Transparency Portal.
Expenses by Service
Expenses and Revenues over time
Personnel Details
The chart below provides the department personnel detail by division, service, and classification.
Footnotes
Indicates change from FY 2021-22 Adjusted Funded Positions (including Board-approved mid-year changes as of April 1, 2022).