The main objective of the Adams County Adult Probation/Parole Department is to effectively monitor criminal offenders living and working in the community. The goal of each probation/parole officer has two important elements. One is to aid the offender in his or her rehabilitation and reintegration into the community, and the other is to ensure the safety and protection of both the victim and the community. As the needs of the public change, so does the role of probation and parole. Working together with the courts and county administrators, the Probation/Parole Department has developed special programs that individualize the treatment of various offenders.
Referrals
Referrals are received directly from the Court of Common Pleas. Acceptance into any program will be based on eligibility criteria.
Eligibility
- Person must be convicted of a criminal offense in Adams County, transferred from another county, or placed on ARD from the County of Adams.
- Person must be sentenced to Adams County probation/parole, and/or transferred from another county.
- Person must be 18 years of age or older. (Unless certified from the Juvenile Court).
Services
- Probation & Parole Supervision (House Arrest, Bail-Furlough, Intensive, Substance Abuse, and General)
- Pre-parole Investigations
- Pre-sentence Investigations
- Alcohol Safe Driving Classes
- Drug & Alcohol Counseling (Referral)
- "Breaking Barriers" a pre-release life skills program
- CRN Evaluation
- Court Ordered Community Service
- Urinalysis & Breathalyzer screening
- Job placement/money management (Referral) *Community Patrol
- Sex Offender Counseling (Referral) *Megan's Law/DNA Collection
- Batterer's Intervention Services (Referral)
Benefits for the Community
- Reduction of recidivism
- Reduction of cost for incarceration *Victims financial compensation
- Coordination of services for Drug & Alcohol and Mental Health offenders
- Training for Criminal Justice & Social Service Professionals
- Community presentation and consultations *Public Service {Community) *Litter Brigade
- 24 hour on-call service *Offender Surveillance
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