These programs are offered to individuals to reduce the likelihood of repeated offenses. There are 3 evidence-based programs individuals can take part in to help them build crucial life skills and work through trauma.
This unit supervises individuals serving a term in the Maricopa County Jail as a condition of probation. CRU Probation Officers assist individuals in their reentry needs to ease the transition back to the community upon their release from jail.
Participants in this program must attend regularly scheduled Court status hearings to monitor compliance with their probation. Completing the minimum one-year program successfully can lead to probation discharge and offense re-designation as a misdemeanor.
This unit provides support to individuals who are reentering the community after a period of incarceration. Prison reentry officers begin working with individuals prior to release to help them gain the resources needed to obtain stability post-release.
Individuals with serious mental illness need unique resources and specialized supervision. SMI Probation Officers undergo specialized training and work with Mental Health Courts and clinical providers. They collaborate with the County Attorney's and Public Defender's Offices for comprehensive services.
If ordered by the court, individuals are referred to attend treatment at a contracted treatment agency in their area. Following "Best Practice" guidelines, vendors use Cognitive Behavioral principles to foster positive change. A partnership between the vendor, Probation Officer, and Assessment Center ensures effective planning and progress monitoring.
This probation type is the lowest level that can be assigned and is typically reserved for low-risk individuals.
This program provides the opportunity to eligible individuals to maintain or seek employment while in custody, assisting in their reintegration into the community. Work Furlough Probation Officers work collaboratively with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, the courts, Community Health Systems (CHS), as well as community stakeholders to provide individuals the opportunity to participate in the Work Furlough Program.
The Community Restitution Program has partnerships with over 1,600 non-profit and governmental entities certified to accept and supervise probation work assignments. The program screens all offenders to match the needs of the receiving agency. Probationers complete approximately 45,000 work hours in the community monthly, and the staff coordinates and supervises over 300 work projects monthly.
Prior to performing community restitution, probationers are required to register at a community restitution location around the county between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Thursday. Locations of community restitution sites are provided on the Community Restitution Program hotline at 602-506-1300, as well as listed below. Intensive Probation Supervision (IPS) and Standard Probationers can call the hotline for a listing of work projects available on a weekly basis. The hotline is updated every Wednesday morning. Both IPS and Standard probationers are eligible to work at the Community Restitution Program hotline projects, exceptions will be noted.
Community restitution credits are only valid if completed at a certified agency and/or special work project sanctioned by the Community Restitution Program. Probationers receive one-hour credit for every one-hour of work. Work credit is also awarded for attendance, participation, and completion of certain programs while on supervision, including some programs held in the jails. Extra credit must be pre-approved by the Administrative Coordinator of the program.
Community Restitution program locations Southern Region Central and South Phoenix, Avondale, Buckeye, Gila Bend. Goodyear & Tolleson 3535 S. 7th St. Phoenix, AZ 85040 Phone: 602-372-3618 Central West Region North Phoenix, Anthem, Cave Creek, New River and Scottsdale 2445 W. Indianola Phoenix, AZ 85015 Phone: 602-372-2383 Eastern Region Ahwatukee, Apache Junction, Chandler, Gilbert, Guadalupe, Mesa, Queen Creek, Tempe and Sun Lakes 245 N. Centennial Way Mesa, AZ 85201 Phone: 602-372-5513 Western Region El Mirage, Glendale, Litchfield Park, Maryvale, Peoria, Sun City, Surprise, Tonopah, Wickenburg, Wittman and Youngtown 6655 W. Glendale Ave. Glendale, AZ 85301 Phone: 602-372-4744