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GIRARD MUNICIPAL COURT PROBATION

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Girard Municipal Court Adult Probation Department is to partner in protecting public safety that promotes justice through community supervision.

We will enforce Court orders and meet community expectations by holding offenders accountable and offering meaningful opportunities that foster positive behavioral change.

ABOUT

The Probation Services Department is committed to providing supervision and investigative services for misdemeanor cases. The department provides meaningful intervention with offenders/litigants by addressing major areas of risk/need, providing timely communication to the court, and monitoring offender behavior.

In accordance with directives of the court, we endeavor to: ensure public safety by reducing the likelihood of continued criminal behavior; hold the offender/litigant accountable for court-ordered sanctions; encourage rehabilitation by identifying needs and providing the opportunity to address those needs through programming and community agency referrals; provide restoration when applicable to the specific case.

In order to protect the public and encourage positive behavioral change, the department utilizes consequences proportionate to the violation. Violation response is based on: the risk the offender poses to the public, the risk to re-offend, the severity of the violation, and the overall adjustment of the offender/litigant.

The Department provides the following services: Residential Drug Intervention Services: Mental Health Services Recovery Court Theft Diversion Suspended License Program House Arrest Services On-Site Drug Testing Intensive Supervision Services Community Service

Reach a representative of the Probation Department by calling
(330) 545-2381 between the hours of 8–4 100 North Market St, Ste A, Girard Ohio 44420 Chief of Probation

First Offender Program (FOP) Summary

The First Offender Program (FOP) is an alternative to the prosecution of persons charged with a misdemeanor shoplifting crime who have no prior criminal convictions.

The purpose of the program is to inform the defendant about the penalties if their actions result in a conviction of a crime, impose consequences for their acts, and upon successful completion, a dismissal of the charge(s) against them.

ELIGIBILITY:

You have no prior felony convictions
You have no prior misdemeanor convictions, or upon recommendation of the Prosecutor, you have no prior misdemeanor convictions in the last ten (10) years
You have no other criminal, serious traffic, or juvenile charges pending against you
You have not participated in a prior diversion or FOP program after your 18th birthday
You are not currently on probation
After a review of the facts and circumstances in your case, the Prosecutor recommends FOP and refers you to the program

REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY INTO FOP

Waive your constitutional, statutory, and procedural rights as a criminal defendant, which the Judge of the Girard Municipal Court will explain to you; and plead guilty to the charge pending against you.
Be recommended for entry into the FOP by the Prosecutor
Sign an agreement that you will successfully complete all FOP requirements by the deadline set for your sentencing date
Pay the program fee before you enter the program

PROGRAM FEE AND OTHER EXPENSES

SATISFACTORY COMPLETION

FAILURE TO COMPLETE FOP

If you fail to complete the requirements of the FOP, or violate any terms or conditions of the FOP, the Court will sentence you on the charge(s) when you return to Court. The Court may follow the sentencing recommendation of the Prosecutor or may impose a sentence which the Court deems appropriate, including a jail sentence, fine, payment of court costs, community service, and/or probation or other community control sanction
If you are arrested or charged with violating the law while you are in FOP, you may be returned to the Court immediately for sentencing on the charge(s) in this case

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