The Probation Department’s Home Detention Program is a part of the Juvenile Hall operations. Minors are ordered to be released on Home Detention by the Juvenile Court. Home Detention conditions typically require the minors to remain under the constant supervision of their parent(s), school officials or a responsible adult approved of by their parents and the Probation Department. This program allows youthful offenders to be held accountable while remaining in their home and school environment. In addition, minors on Home Dedentition are required to submit to chemical testing, property searches and participate in counseling.

Juvenile Services Officers often conduct unannounced visits to the minor’s homes in the evening and on weekends. In FY 2004/2005, the Home Detention Unit conducted 890 unannounced home visits and 138 school visits.

The Home Detention Program has been effective in offsetting the population of the Juvenile Hall while maintaining public safety and the accountability of youthful offenders.