How are clients placed on local probation supervision and referred to Community Corrections Services (CCS)?

By Judges in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations / General District / Circuit Courts in the 2A Judicial District as a sentencing option, and an alternative to incarceration. 

What services are available through CCS?

• Alcohol and drug screening and assessments
• Alcohol and drug testing
• Anger management classes
• Community Service
• Probation supervision
• Referrals for alcohol and drug education and treatment
• Shoplifting prevention classes

Who is eligible for referral to CCS?

Offenders who are 18 years old, or considered an adult at the time of conviction, of a misdemeanor or a non-violent felony for which the court may impose a jail sentence (in accordance with Virginia Code 19.2-303.3)

How long is an individual generally on probation supervision?

• A client who has a return court date established:
• Must be supervised until the return to court date, or three months if the client has completed all court ordered requirements, whichever comes first.
• A client who does not have a return court date established:
• Three months minimum for misdemeanors
• Six months minimum for felonies
• A substance abuse tested client must remain on supervision until his/her return court date or six months, whichever comes first.

Does an individual pay for participation in the Local Probation Supervision Program?

No, all offenders under local probation supervision will not be charged supervision fees.

What are the responsibilities for the client while under Local Probation Supervision?

The main conditions are as follows:

• Keep the peace, be of good behavior, and not violate any municipal, county, state, or federal laws and ordinances.
• Follow CCS staff’s instructions and be truthful and cooperative
• Not to illegally use, possess, or distribute narcotics, dangerous drugs, controlled substances, or drug paraphernalia.
• Meet with their local probation officer as instructed
• Comply with all court ordered requirements

What is the non-compliance or violation process?

• The assigned probation officer will notify the court if a client violates the conditions of his/her local probation supervision by:
• Testing positive for illegal substances
• Not reporting for a drug test
• Missing scheduled appointments
• Absconding from supervision
• Violation of any other agreed upon condition