Probation
Overview
Mission Statement
To contribute to community well-being through positive engagement, connection to services, and support for those impacted by crime.
Department Budget Overview
Probation plays a crucial role in the judicial system, public safety, and local governance. The department is divided into four divisions: Adult, Juvenile, Pretrial and Juvenile Hall. Serving as an alternative to incarceration, the department actively works to reduce recidivism, support diversion and reentry, and enhance community safety. With a foundation in evidence-based practices and a commitment to diversity, equity, and responsiveness, the probation department collaborates with various organizations, contributing to positive change and the well-being of the individuals we serve. As a linchpin in the justice system, probation is dedicated to creating a safer, more rehabilitative, and humane environment to facilitate measurable results.
Budget Summary
Department Budget Overview
Budget Summary of Changes
The Probation Department budget includes scheduled and negotiated salary and benefit increases. Significant budget investments include implementation of the state-initiated CalAIM program which will provide additional Juvenile Hall and Pretrial medical and behavioral health services; supporting the Pretrial Division with additional staffing resources of 1.0 Extra Help Deputy Probation Officer to address the needs of the expanding population served; and supporting Administration by adding 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) Departmental Fiscal Officer by unfunding 1.0 FTE Administrative Services Officer II to address expanding fiscal responsibilities, revenue compliance and reporting needs. These changes will be funded by existing grant allocations, a transfer in of $469,728 from trust funds that are treated as part of the General Fund Contribution, and other departmental savings. This budget will address operational objectives of process improvement, fiscal stability, and serve to benefit public safety and well-being.
Adopted Budget Summary of Changes
The Adopted Budget adds $853,312 in expenditures and $1,273,018 in revenues. The changes are from $853,312 in 2023-24 revenue agreements and $790,049 in related appropriations that continue into 2024-25. They also include $63,263 in 2023-24 unspent contract expenditures that continue into 2024-25, and $419,706 in added revenues from 2024-25 concluding budget actions.
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Department Services and Objectives
Footnotes
1 – Indicates change from FY 2021-22 Allowed Budget
2 – General Fund Contribution is the share of General County Revenues (primarily property tax and other local taxes) allocated to each department. Other funds that contribute to this budget are shown on the Budget Details page.
3 – Indicates change from FY 2021-22 Adjusted Funded Positions (including Board-approved mid-year changes as of April 1, 2022).
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.