County of Monterey Probation Department

The mission  of the Probation Department is to provide protection to the citizens of Monterey County by preventing and reducing the frequency, severity, and impact of criminal and delinquent behavior amongst adults and juveniles who come within the jurisdiction of the Probation Department. 

Prevention activities, preparation of reports, recommendations to the court, and assistance to victims, etc. all are provided. Enforce orders of the court, supervise felons, protect the community and rehabilitate the offender. The Probation Dept. serves all of the criminal courts of Monterey County.  Probation officers supervise approximately 5,500 adults and 900 juveniles.