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.
Department Budget Overview
Probation operates as an arm of the Court, and is responsible for services required by the Adult and Juvenile Courts, including pretrial assessments, probation, post-trial alternative custody and juvenile detention. The department is divided into four divisions: Adult, Juvenile, Pretrial and Juvenile Hall.
Regarded as a nationwide leader, the department promotes public safety and productive lives at all phases of the criminal justice system by focusing on evidence-based practices, custody alternatives and the humane treatment of youth and adult clients.
Budget Summary
Department Budget Overview
Budget Summary of Changes
The Probation Department budget includes scheduled and negotiated salary and benefit increases and 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 improving the provision of Juvenile Hall medical and behavioral health services, continuing progress toward completing the Juvenile Hall renovation, facilitating placement and transition of young people from the Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to Secure Youth Treatment Facilities, and supporting the Pretrial Division with additional resources to provide seven day a week and holiday coverage.
Supplemental Budget Summary of Changes
Increase by $423,475 for a Mobile Service Center (MSC) Grant award with a matching increase of $396,252 for an operating transfer to the General Services Department's Fleet Fund to purchase two vehicles and of $27,223 for laptops, radios and other supplies.
Open the Services Overview or Operational Plan Objectives below for more details.
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 2022-23 Adjusted Funded Positions (including Board-approved mid-year changes as of April 1, 2023).