DAR-0010
Probation Department
A. Establishment and Purpose.
As required by Indiana law, the Board of Judges has established a Probation Department to serve all divisions of the Delaware Circuit Court. The Probation Department staff conducts interviews and investigations, prepares Pre-Sentence and Juvenile Reports, and oversees probationers and juveniles for compliance with court orders. These activities are conducted with the goals of rehabilitating offenders and protecting society. Further, the Probation Department develops and maintains community-based alternate correction programs.
B. Chief Probation Officer.
As directed by the Board of Judges, the chief probation officer shall oversee the efficient operation of the adult and juvenile probation departments; assist in the hiring and discharge of personnel; evaluate and train department employees; compile statistics and create required reports; monitor budget expenditures and outline budget requests; maintain written policies and procedures for the department as provided by the Board of Judges; and perform other duties as required.
C. Procedures.
The Probation Department shall maintain a written policy, procedure and training manual which sets forth the manner of operation of the department and the duties of each officer or staff member.
D. Statistics and Reports.
The Probation Department shall maintain all statistical reports and records required by law and necessary for compliance with grant or program authorities. A written report summarizing the activity and operation of the Probation Department shall be delivered to the Board of Judges by March 31st of each year.
E. Fees and Costs.
Court-ordered supervision fees shall be collected by designated staff pursuant to an established system of financial records management. This system, subject to State Board of Accounts audit, shall delineate special funds accounts, maintenance of daily collections and ledgers, and proper deposit and disbursement of funds. An internal audit will be conducted any time the collection clerk or staff responsible for the collection of fees terminates employment.
(Amended effective December 15, 2021)