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Probation
The probation department conducts pre-sentence investigations and
makes recommendations to the judges on which sentence is most
appropriate for a particular offender. If an offender is placed on
probation, a probation officer will supervise the probationary period,
monitor compliance and develop a treatment plan.
The department also has an Intensive Probation Program for repeat
offenders and offenders with substance abuse problems. The goal of the
program is to provide Calhoun County Criminal Justice System with an
alternative to incarceration, focusing on the specific problems of and
addressing the issues of the "repeat offender" allowing the offender to
work on his/her substance abuse problem, rather than stay in jail.
District Court Probation Department monitors the SAENO Program
(Substance Abuse Education for New Offenders) which is an educational
program for first time minor in possession offenders.
Additionally, the District Court Probation Department has monitored a
long standing Community Service program that allows offenders an
opportunity to work community service hours if they are unable to pay
their fine and costs.
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