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WHAT IS
PROBATION?
Established in 1909, the Santa they commit new law violations, or if
Barbara County Probation their actions violate the orders of
Department serves the Courts, the Court, or the conditions of their
assists adult and juvenile clients, probation or post release community
and provides services to victims. supervision.
The type of services provided is
determined by the law, the orders In October 2011, the responsibilities
of the Court, the risk the client of Probation expanded due to the
presents to the community and the Public Safety Realignment Act which
needs of the client and their shifted supervision of clients
family. convicted of certain felony offenses
from state to county oversight.
Probation Officers and Juvenile
Institutions Officers are peace This publication will introduce you
officers and have the authority to to the various services provided by
arrest clients under supervision if the Department.
Please visit our website at: http://www.sbprobation.org for additional information regarding
Probation programs.
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