Probation officers—who supervise nearly 4 million people across the United States—are among the most visible faces of the criminal legal system (CLS). A new study led by UConn School of Social Work ...

Chief Judge Timothy Evans is asking the Cook County Board of Commissioners to fund more than 70 new probation officers next year to try and get caseloads to a reasonable level. Evans told the board at ...

The Santa Barbara County Probation Department will mark Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week, July 20-26, honoring the dedication of probation professionals who work every day to make local ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new opinion from Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost clarifies that Adult Parole Authority officers can work alongside local law enforcement on drug task forces — but they cannot make ...

At most hearings in federal court, in addition to the judge, court reporter, courtroom deputy, court security officer and the attorneys, also in attendance is an officer from the U.S. office of ...

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Four probation substations across Cincinnati are closing despite community backlash and an increased emphasis on public safety and supervision of violent felons in the city. The ...

Los Angeles County now has fewer than 120 probation officers left to supervise nearly 22,000 probationers as a result of the redeployment of most of its officers to the county’s troubled juvenile hall ...