Welcome to the Orange County Probation Department

Probation Career Find out more about exciting career paths with the Orange County Probation Department.
	Probation Volunteer Change a life! Hundreds of volunteers help the Orange County Probation Department in its mission to enhance community safety. Find out how you can help.
	8% Solution  A study in the 1980s found that 8% of first time juvenile offenders commit over 50% of the repeat offenses. This is an overview of the study aimed at better understanding the characteristics and profile of the "8%" repeat offenders and the costs associated with their handling.
	Juvenile Court Work Program In lieu of serving an institutional commitment, young men and women on the Juvenile Court Work Program literally work off their debt to society, getting plenty of sunshine and exercise in the process. If you are with a government agency and need a work crew look here.
	Probation Community Action Association Established in 1993, this group is a non-profit support group that works with the Orange County Probation Department to help youth on probation rebuild their own lives and the lives of their families. Find out how you can get involved.
	Orange County Juvenile Justice System The Orange County Juvenile Justice System is comprised of representatives from the Juvenile Court, Probation Department, Public Defender and District Attorney. Two short videos highlight how the system works in Orange County.
	I'm Arrested. Now what? This web site was created to assist the families of alleged juvenile offenders so they may better understand the juvenile justice system in Orange County. This site also allows all youth to gain an appreciation of the ramifications of juvenile crime.
	Post Release Community Supervision The Orange County Probation Department is the lead agency for local adult reentry efforts based on AB 109. Please click here to access the 2011 Realignment Plan formulated by the Orange County Community Corrections Partnership and approved by the Board of Supervisors on 10-18-2011.
	Disproportionate Minority Contact The Orange County Probation Department in conjunction with the W. Haywood Burns Institute, has embarked on a Juvenile Justice System reform initiative to address the issue of overrepresentation of youth of color in the Juvenile Justice System.
	Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative The Orange County Probation Department in conjunction with the Annie E. Casey Foundation, has embarked on a Juvenile Justice System reform to improve public safety while reducing unnecessary use of secure confinement.