Adult Probation >Adult Probation Information >Supervision Supervision: Standard Probation Standard Probation Supervision focuses on three goals which lead to the success of offenders. They are accountability, change, and community. Together, these activities provide a foundation where intervention reduces risk, and community involvement increases long-term success.

Standard Probation caseload sizes are governed by State Law which dictates an average of 60 offenders to every one probationer officer. Offenders are supervised according to their risk to re-offend and referrals are made to internal and community providers for needed services such as substance abuse treatment, employment services, education needs, etc. Attendance and progress in treatment is monitored closely to ensure that intervention reduces risk to re-offend.

Quick Reference: Standard Probation
Typical Probationer Characteristics	Program Characteristics
In need of varying levels of supervision	Reporting instructions ordered for field/office visits, and community treatment
Often in need of specialized treatment	Financial responsibility fostered, including payment for restitution, fines, assessments, reimbursement, and probation service fees
Isolated from family/community	Appropriate placement in community programs of assistance, counseling and/or therapy
Limited financial resources	Drug use prohibited and monitored
Low educational level	Supervision level is tied to overall risk to re-offend
Anti-social attitudes
Low job skills