A condition that requires people on supervision to participate in substance abuse treatment. Treatment may involve detoxification and consist of individual, family, or group counseling in an outpatient or residential setting. It also includes various methods of testing for the use of drugs. Refer to the Substance Abuse Treatment webpage of our site for additional information, guidance, assistance, and resources.
A condition that requires people on supervision to participate in mental health treatment. Treatment may include such services as psychological/psychiatric evaluations; individual, family, or group counseling; and medication. See the mental health resource page for additional information and help
A release condition that requires people on supervision to work at a lawful occupation unless excused for school, training, or other acceptable reasons.
At the beginning of a federal criminal case, the principal actors are the U.S. attorney (the prosecutor) and the grand jury. The U.S. attorney represents the United States in most court proceedings, including all criminal prosecutions. The grand jury reviews evidence presented by the U.S. attorney and decides whether there is sufficient evidence to require a defendant to stand trial.
A good step-by-step guide as to the Pretrial Services Process can be found in this flow chart.
We are counting on your immediate family, relatives, friends, significant others, and support persons in your life to be involved in supporting you during pretrial supervision and sentencing to help you make positive changes, receive support and encouragement, access needed resources, and appear at all Pretrial Services appointments and Court hearings.
About Pretrial Services Supervision
In the federal court system, along with investigations, supervision is a core responsibility of United States Pretrial Services Officers.
Pretrial supervision is a way to monitor the activities and behavior of people released on bond.
The Pretrial Process simply means that your case has received legal action within the Court system, but you have not yet received a disposition action by the Court as yet. This could mean you have pleaded not guilty and are awaiting trial, or that you have pleaded guilty, and are completing a presentence investigation with the U.S. Probation office while awaiting your sentencing date.
We all owe an immeasurable debt to all our active duty and retired members of the military and reserves. We also understand that mistakes and poor choices can be made by anyone of us. This site is set up to provide quick access to the many benefits and opportunities available to veterans through local, state, and national government, and public service organizations.
Please refer to the links below for quick reference in the areas of benefits, services, and support/advocacy assistance in all areas.
There are a number of national resources, programs, and incentives to assist you in pursuing gainful employment as you work to comply with the Court, support yourself and your family, and lead a law-abiding, productive life in the community. Examples include:
National Organizations and Resources
Also, here is a major web portal for job search. training and assistance from USA.gov
We believe gainful employment is an important part of your supervision success. Not only is it required by the Court, but it will also help you to achieve your goals, and help you support your family and avoid situations that might lead to new criminal activities. To that end, the Probation Office will make every effort to assist you in finding and keeping meaningful employment by way of direct services, referral to community programs, and in some cases, direct job leads. Our focus is to help you secure employment that fits your interest and skills, provides a livable wa
