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How do I find out who my Probation Officer is? |
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You will be assigned a Probation Officer within in two (2) weeks following your sentencing. If you have not heard from your Probation Officer by then, call (530) 889-7933
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What is Alternative Sentencing? |
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Alternative Sentencing is a collection of programs in which adults may participate to fulfill a requirement to serve time in Jail. The Probation Department offers the Electronic Monitoring Program (EMP), Adult Work Release (AWR) and Adult Drug Court - Track III as such programs. The Court can not order you into one of these programs, your ability to participate is determined by the Probation Department.
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How do I apply for Alternative Sentencing? |
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Appear in person at the Adult Supervision office at 11575 “D” Avenue, Auburn, Ca. immediately following your sentencing to pick up an application. You must bring a $25.00 application fee.
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How long do I have to apply for Alternative Sentencing? |
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You have one week following your sentencing. Failure to apply during this period may result in your application being denied. You will then serve your time in jail.
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What are your hours of operation and where are you located? |
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The Adult Supervision Division, including the Alternative Sentencing units (Electronic Monitoring and Work Release) is located at 11575 “D” Avenue, Auburn, Ca. in the DeWitt Center. The office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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What do I do if I miss a day on my Work Release project? |
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You must, within two working days, appear at our office at 11575 “D” Avenue, Auburn, Ca. in the DeWitt Center to explain your absence. Bring any and all supporting documentation.
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The Court has said that I can participate in Alternative Sentencing, what do I have to do? |
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The Court has only stated that you may apply for Alternative Sentencing. The Probation Officer will determine if you may participate. Your first step is to appear at our office with a $25.00 application fee and pick up an application. Bring your Court Order with you. You will be given an appointment date to return to talk with a Probation Officer.
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Do I need to report for Alternative Sentencing within 48 hours of Court? |
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YES.
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What are the options for Alternative Sentencing? |
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If you were sentenced to 60 days or less in jail, you may apply for Work Release. If you were sentenced to 45 days or more, you may apply for Electronic Monitoring.
Note: Special exceptions may apply to those who have a physician’s certification of physical handicap or limitations.
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If I live in another county, can I serve my Placer County commitment? |
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Placer County does not transfer Adult Work Release cases to other counties. If approved specifically and recorded correctly in your court order you may serve your time in your home county with their approval. The must be willing to take you without the transfer process.
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If I was granted “informal, summary or court probation” do I need to report to the Probation Department? |
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Only if you wish to apply to serve jail time through Alternative Sentencing. Then you need to immediately come to our office to apply at 11575 “D” Avenue, Auburn, Ca. bringing your court orders and a $25.00 application fee.
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How much do the Alternative Sentencing programs cost? |
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Adult Work Release and the Electronic Monitoring Program cost $20.00 per day as opposed to the jail, which is $70.00 per day.
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What is the Work Release Program? |
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You are required to work 8 hours at a work site to which you are assigned in exchange for 1 day of jail time.
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What is the Electronic Monitoring Program? |
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You are required to wear a transmitter attached either to your ankle or your wrist that transmits a signal to a receiver attached to your telephone line. The equipment keeps us informed as to your presence in the home. Your “at-home-schedule” can be designed around your schedule for work, school, church, etc. Your Probation Officer will set this up when you are placed on the program. For every day you spend on the program, you get one day jail time credit. You will charged $20.00 per day for this program.
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Can I make an appointment for Alternative Sentencing (Electronic Monitoring or Work Release) by telephone? |
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If you live over 100 miles form our office, you may fax your court orders to (530) 889-6815 and call for an appointment.
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When does my probation start? |
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The day you were sentenced.
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Do I need permission to leave the county or the state? |
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Yes, you need to contact your Probation Officer to obtain a travel permit.
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Does the Work Release Program only work on the weekends? |
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No, we also place workers during the week.
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Is there a “sliding scale” for the fees related to Alternative Sentencing? |
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No, but it is possible to defer payment of up to 75% of the fees until after completion of the program.
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Am I charged for Probation Supervision? |
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Yes, currently the fee is $20.00 per month.
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What weapons can I have in my possession if I am on probation in Placer County? |
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If you are on criminal probation for a felony, you cannot possess any firearm or any deadly or dangerous weapon. A deadly or dangerous weapon is any illegal weapon and may also include any knives or other weapons such as bow and arrow, crossbow, pellet gun, etc. If you are on probation for a misdemeanor, the weapons prohibition will depend on the particular crime for which you have been convicted. For example, probation for a spousal abuse conviction will carry much the same weapons prohibition as a felony conviction.
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If I am on formal probation with a condition for search and seizure, can you search me 24 hours a day, even at a friend's house? |
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Yes, your person can be searched at any time, anywhere. A probation officer or any law enforcement officer can also search your room, home, vehicle and space at your place of employment at any time. Your constitutional rights in regard to search and seizure was one of the rights you waived in order to be granted probation by the court.
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What is the difference between Court Probation, Summary Probation, Summary Court Probation and Formal Probation? |
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The first three mean exactly the same thing, on probation to the court without the supervision of the probation officer. Formal probation is supervision by the probation officer on behalf of the court.
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If I am on probation to another California County or another State can I report to the Placer County Probation Department for supervision on behalf of the other jurisdiction? |
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Courtesy supervision on behalf of another California County or a State via Interstate Compact cannot be established without a formal request by the jurisdiction in control of your case. It is safest for you to return to the County or State having jurisdiction of your case and remain there until formal supervision is established.
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How can I transfer my probation to another County? State? |
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The Probation Department may request another jurisdiction provide supervision of your case, courtesy supervision for another County or Interstate Compact for another State. You cannot, however, relocate to another County or State until your case has been accepted unless you were a resident of that County/State at the time you were arrested in Placer County. In any case, you must notify your probation officer of your desire to relocate/return to another County/State.
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Can my probation be terminated early? |
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Under very limited circumstances can your probation be terminated early. This also can only occur by order of the court after a hearing. At the very minimum you must have all of your probation conditions satisfied, including all monies paid in full. Further, you must have complied fully with every condition of probation, and not had any probation violations or committed any new crimes.
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What happens if I do not pay off my fines and/or restitution before the expiration date of my probation? |
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Your probation officer will submit a petition for violation of your probation to the court requesting your probation be revoked. This generally will occur three months before you probation expiration date. If your probation is revoked and your offense was a felony, the worst-case scenario is you will be sentenced to state prison.
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I know my neighbor is on probation. What can you tell me about him? |
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The law prohibits the Probation Department from disclosing this information to you as a general rule. If the department determines this probationer is a threat to your personal safety, you may be advised of this threat. Megan's Law determines that you may learn the identity of sex offenders within your neighborhood through the Sheriff's or Police Departments.
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I know my ex-husband is on probation with you. Can you tell me where he is so I can collect child support? |
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The law prohibits the Probation Department from disclosing this information to you. You may contact the office of Child Support Services for assistance in obtaining child support.
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I have a child custody order that says my ex-husband must be drug tested before he can see the children. Will the Probation Department drug test him for me? |
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The department does not drug test anyone who is not on formal probation with a court order to be tested by the department.
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How do I get my felony reduced to a misdemeanor? |
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This process under Section 17 of the California Penal Code can only happen if the sentence for the crime for which you were convicted can be either a felony or misdemeanor sentence. If one can only be sentenced for a crime as a felony, it cannot be reduced to a misdemeanor. If the law allows your crime to be reduced to a misdemeanor, the Probation Department can petition the court for this reduction on your behalf. As an alternative, you could use an attorney to provide this service for you.
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