Probation Division

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Sentencing by the court may result in probation, which requires specified periods of time that an individual must report to a Probation Officer of this division.

Division Contacts

StaffTitleDepartmentsPhone
Frazine, Daniel P.Probation OfficerDistrict%20Court(269) 467-5541
Huff, MatthewProbation OfficerDistrict%20Court(269) 467-5541
Keifer, AutumneProbation Officer/MagistrateDistrict%20Court(269) 467-5541
Macias, PriscillaLead Probation ClerkDistrict%20Court(269) 467-5541

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What types of programming can probationers expect?

    Each probationer will receive individual programming depending on their charges and circumstances. The probation department uses programs such as:

    • Economic Education Course and Embezzler’s Group services
    • Anger Management and Domestic Violence Group services
    • Alcohol Highway Safety Class
    • Substance Abuse classes for drug and alcohol problems
    • Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
    • Sobriety Court is also offered to offenders who fit the criteria
    • Community Service,
    • Alcoholic Anonymous,
    • Narcotics Anonymous,
    • Celebrate Recovery, and
    • Other various services that may be suitable.

  • What types of aids do the probation officers use in supervising probationers?

    Probation officers use a variety of methods depending on the charge and circumstances of the probationer. The 3 B District Court probation department does make use of alcohol and drug screening, vehicle immobilization, and language interpreters available with advance notice for non-English speaking clients.

  • How much does alcohol and drug testing cost a probationer?

    Cost vary, depending on the type of test being administered and if the test has to be sent out for confirmation results.

Policy for Reporting to Probation

  • Please report on time for all appointments on the day scheduled for your appointment.
  • An appointment may only be rescheduled in the event of an emergency (documentation required at next appointment after the emergency), or upon approval of the probation officer.
  • Please give 48 hours notice for a request of a rescheduled appointment. You must speak to your probation officer directly to request an appointment change. Phone messages are not acceptable.
  • Please arrange time and transportation for all appointments (work schedule, other appointments, or lack of transportation are not acceptable excuses.)
  • Please consult the public transportation offered by the CTA if you do not have your own transportation. Phone number (269) 273-7808 or 1-800-964-5700 or the web site for St. Joseph County Transit Authority.
  • The assigned reporting days are the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Thursdays of the month.
  • The reporting times are between 8:30 am - 11:45 am or 1:00 pm - 4:

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