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

By Judges in the General District / Circuit Courts in Chesterfield and Colonial Heights as a sentencing option, and an alternative to incarceration.

2. What services are available through CCS?

Available services to the court are:

• Alcohol and drug screening and assessments
• Alcohol and drug testing
• Anger management classes
• Community service
• Moral Reconation Therapy classes
• Probation supervision
• Referrals for alcohol and drug education and treatment
• Restitution collection and monitoring
• Shoplifting prevention classes

3. 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).

4. 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 misdemeanants
  • Six months minimum for felons
• A substance abuse tested client must remain on supervision until his return to court date or six months, whichever comes first

5. Does an individual pay a fee for participation in the Local Probation Supervision Program?

Yes, all offenders under local probation supervision will be charged a one-time fee of $150, unless waived for cause.

6. What are the responsibilities of 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

7. What is the non-compliance or violation process?

• The assigned probation officer will notify the court, if a client violates the conditions of his local probation supervision by:
  • Testing positive for illegal substances
  • Not reporting for a test
  • Missing scheduled appointments
  • Absconding from supervision
  • Violation of any other agreed upon condition
• Court discretion will determine the legal course of action taken against the client for his alleged violation