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Section 1203 of the Penal Code defines and authorizes Probation as a sentencing option when persons are convicted of a law
violation.

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Probation is defined as, "The suspension of the imposition or execution of a sentence, and the order of conditional and
revocable release in the community under the supervision of a Probation Officer."

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ADULT INVESTIGATION

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Probation Officers investigate and evaluate offenders referred by the Courts. Investigators provide reports that assist the Courts
in making appropriate sentencing dispositions. The reports address public safety, the nature of the offense, victim loss, and the
defendant's social and criminal history.

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COURT OFFICERS

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Court officers appear in court, as scheduled, to represent the Department on probation matters. Court Officers screen and
calendar petitions; present probation reports and recommendations; provide input to the courts for clarification; record court
orders, instructions and/or comments from the court; and act as liaisons between the Department and the courts.

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ADULT SUPERVISION
The level of offender services provided is determined by the Adult Services classification system. To provide an opportunity for
rehabilitation while ensuring public safety, traditional supervision services are offered in conjunction with specialized programs.
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SPECIALIZED CASELOADS

Domestic Violence
Deputies work with the Courts, police, victim advocates and other community resources to provide services to domestic
violence cases and to comply with the California Penal Code Section 1203.097.

Our goal is to reduce incidents of domestic violence by providing a variety of special services.
To meet our goals of batterer accountability, victim safety and compliance with legal mandates, the Department:
Has dedicated domestic and family violence caseloads and designated staff
Classifies all domestic violence cases or cases with domestic violence conditions for maximum level of supervision
Provides extensive training for staff supervising domestic violence caseloads
Provides resource information and collects court-ordered restitution for victims
Works in collaboration with community-based organizations and actively participates on the Alameda County Family Violence
Council
Approves and monitors batterers' intervention programs, pursuant to Penal Code 1203.097 and 1203.098, to serve the culturally
diverse population of the County

Sex Offender
Sex offenders are required to register annually within 5 days of his/her birthday, or more frequently if transient or homeless.
Pursuant to provisions of Section 290 of the Penal Code, the duty to register is a lifetime requirement.

Whenever a registrant moves, they must notify both the jurisdiction into which they move and the jurisdiction in which they
last registered.
In an effort to improve service delivery to Sex Offender clients and for the protection of the community, the Probation
Department provides intensive supervision and utilizes community resources to reduce illegal behaviors of sexual offenders.
All persons on probation for sex offenses receive the highest level of supervision.
High-risk Caseload
Adult Services has two High-Risk Caseloads that currently serve young men ages 18-24 that reside in 94601, 94607 and
94621 zip code areas.
Our goal is to protect the community, provide comprehensive services to clients, reduce recidivism and substance abuse
among probationers by enforcing conditions of Probation through education and use of community resources and

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rehabilitative services.
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MENTOR DIVERSION
Pre-convicted young adults who are charged with possession of small amounts of illegal drugs for sale without violence or
weapons being involved, and who have lived essentially crime-free lives, have an opportunity to be offered an alternative to
felony prosecution. Since 1991, eligible pre-convicted felons are provided special programming and supervision which includes
having volunteer mentors assigned to them.

PROPOSITION 36 (Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act)

The Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act of 2000 mandates treatment in lieu of incarceration for people convicted of
felony and misdemeanor drug possession only. The Proposition and the Alameda County plan specify the collaboration of
criminal justice partners (Courts, Public Defender, District Attorney, Parole and Probation) with Behavioral Health Care
Services.
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TASK FORCES - Collaboration with other law enforcement agencies includes:

Alameda County Narcotics Task Force

ACNTF is composed of members of criminal justice agencies organized to interdict and disrupt the flow and distribution of
drugs into Alameda County; target, investigate and prosecute responsible individuals who drug traffic and money-launder;
and seize assets derived from such activity. The assigned deputy assists in the investigation, surveillance, identification and
apprehension of such individuals while supervising a caseload of offenders involved in drug trafficking.
Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement Task Force
SAFE focuses on predatory sex offenders to reduce sexual assault crimes. The assigned Deputy is dedicated to full-time
task force activities which include collaboration with municipal, county, state and federal law enforcement agencies to
monitor the registration and activities of known sexual offenders.
Alameda County Regional Auto Theft Task Force
ACRATT addresses vehicle theft. The assigned deputy participates with other law enforcement members in gathering and
disseminating information about illegal activities involving auto theft, including searches, victim identification and loss
restoration.
Southern Alameda County Gang Violence Suppression Task Force
SACGVSTF is an organization devoted to investigation and prohibition of organized gang violence; disruption of major
organized gang networks; targeting, investigation and prosecution of those who lead or engage in gang enterprises; and
seizure of assets derived from gang activities. The assigned deputy assists in the investigation, surveillance, identification
and apprehension of gang probation violators and supervises a caseload of such offenders.
Police & Correctional Team Task Force
PACT is comprised of members from Oakland Police Department, California Department of Corrections, and the Deputy
assigned to represent the Probation Department. This task force identifies, monitors and closely supervises probationers, as
well as persons on parole who have a high probability of relapsing into criminal behavior. Intervention and referrals,
participation in searches, preparation of revocation petitions and apprehension of persons with outstanding warrants are
among the activities of the Deputy.

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