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December 10, 2024 | Probation Department
Sonoma County judge, director of Juvenile Hall receive statewide awards from Chief Probation Officers of California
The presiding judge of Sonoma County Superior Court and the director of Sonoma County’s Juvenile Hall were recently honored by a statewide group of probation officers for their efforts to improve the local justice system.
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November 08, 2024 | Probation Department
Probation Staff Raised Money to Support Local Breast Cancer Patients
Today, we had the privilege of presenting a donation of $740.00 to Executive Director Kent Corley, from North Bay Cancer Alliance following our Sonoma County Probation Pink Patch fundraiser in October. These funds will go towards NBCA's mission of providing critical financial support to breast cancer patients and their families. Cancer patients receive help with transportation costs, lodging, co-pays, grocery cards, or any other essential needs.
November 08, 2024 | Probation Department
Probation staff participated in the Trunk-or-Treat Event on Monday, October 21, 2024
Thank you to everyone who came and celebrated Trunk-or-Treat with us this year! More than 500 cars and 1,500 trick-or-treaters turned out for this fun drive-thru experience. Probation staff dressed as “Mario Kart” characters who were adored by the community while they enjoyed a safe place to Trick-or-Treat from the trunks of vehicles. Even the Supervised Work Crew dump truck was transformed into the Piranha Plant which the kids loved.
November 15, 2023 | Probation Department
CAPIA Bay Region Supervisor of the Year 2023
Juvenile Hall Supervisor Chai Walin has been recognized by the California Association of Probation Institutions Administrators (CAPIA) as the 2023 Bay Region Supervisor of the Year. Chai has been an outstanding Juvenile Hall facility supervisor for over 10 years.
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December 10, 2024 | Probation Department
Sonoma County judge, director of Juvenile Hall receive statewide awards from Chief Probation Officers of California
The presiding judge of Sonoma County Superior Court and the director of Sonoma County’s Juvenile Hall were recently honored by a statewide group of probation officers for their efforts to improve the local justice system.
March 04, 2024 | Probation Department
Sonoma County Juvenile Hall opens new music studio
Sonoma County’s Juvenile Hall has opened a new music recording studio with the goal of promoting self-expression, positivity and wellness among youth detained at the facility with the assistance of local music professionals.
November 14, 2022 | Probation Department
Sonoma County Probation Department awarded grant to supervise people with multiple DUI convictions
The Sonoma County Probation Department has received a $220,000 grant for an intensive probation supervision program for high-risk DUI offenders with multiple DUI convictions.