What is the function of the Shelby County Probation Office?

Mission Statement: This Department will utilize a research based approach to changing offender's behavior while responding to the orders of the Court, by appropriately targeting each individual criminogenic need and risk factor. The Department can identify programs and treatment strategies to address the individual needs of offenders. The Department condinuously focuses on public safety through the supervision of offenders and communication with other agencies. Restoration of victims and offenders to their communities is a major concern in all supervision plans.

Probation and Probation Officers Act 730 ILCS110