Body Victims of crime may access supportive services from governmental and community agencies. Local Resources Waymakers , Victim Assistance Programs Manages Orange County’s Victim Witness Assistance Programs. Victim Advocates can assist victims of crime by providing supportive services, referrals to counseling, and help with applying for victim compensation. Your story is...

Body The Orange County Probation Department has the responsibility of investigating and collecting restitution when ordered by the court for adult defendants sentenced to formal probation and juvenile offenders. The brochures linked below provided more information on restitution. Restitution Brochure for Victims of Adult Offenders (English) Restitution Brochure for Victims of...

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Body Youth between the ages of 12 and 18, alleged to have committed a crime, are typically processed through the Juvenile Justice System. This can be an especially stressful and emotional experience for youth and their families. The court process moves very quickly and can be confusing and overwhelming at times...

Body Evaluating the Success of The 8% Early Intervention Program May 2001 Beginning in 1997 and aided by a state Repeat Offender Prevention Program grant, the Orange County Probation Department began its research component of the 8% Early Intervention Program. As our juvenile intake officers evaluated new cases for suitability, cases...

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Body The Adult Court Services Division is comprised of seven units that serve a variety of Court functions. The Adult Investigations Unit completes reports related to pre-plea and sentencing investigations for the criminal courts. While the probation officers assigned to the Resident Probation Officers (RPO) Unit represent probation’s interests at the...

Body The Adult Field Supervision Division is responsible for supervising adult clients on formal probation throughout Orange County. Deputy Probation Officers (DPOs) assigned to this division support community safety by utilizing accountability and enforcement tools to reduce client recidivism and increase the successful completion of probation. They serve the community by...