Juvenile Services

Supervision Services

The Sonoma County Probation Department provides a variety of supervision services, from informal monitoring to intensive intervention. All of these services are designed to address the particular needs of our clients and their families, with care taken to ensure that all receive the type and level of supervision appropriate to maximize their success, while maintaining public safety.

Regular Supervision:

When assigned to a regular supervision caseload, a minor and parent can expect support from the Probation Department in facilitating particular Court orders regarding community service work, substance abuse counseling or other counseling as directed. The Probation Officer provides general supervision by making home and school visits. The Probation Officer may request the minor submit to chemical tests if ordered to do so by the Court. Should the minor fail to comply with Court orders, a supervision Officer can opt to issue consequences informally, in the form of Weekend Work Crew assignments or referrals to treatment programs. The Officer may also choose to place the minor in detention if it is believed that he/she is a danger to self or others.

Intensive Supervision:

Minors placed on a program of intensive probation supervision will be assigned to one of two Probation Officers designated to various parts of the county. The level of supervision provided is heightened and, in most instances, the requirements of the minor and his/her parents are more intensive, as well. Probation Officers will visit with the minor and his/her parents more frequently and other conditions of probation such as, chemical testing, will be exercised more frequently. There is less lenience with regard to violations of probation conditions on intensive supervision, primarily because this program is specifically utilized in monitoring high risk minors and families who may need a heightened degree of support and intervention.