Community Control / Adult Probation

The Community Control Department has the ongoing mission to enhance public safety through the reduction of recidivism, effect positive change in criminal offender behavior, and provide the Court with a viable sentencing alternative to incarceration.

We strive to accomplish the following:

  • Improve quality of life within Fairfield County through transformative practices, collaborative partnerships, community cooperation, and extraordinary customer service.
  • Ensure that professional, efficient, quality, and pro-active service is provided to the citizens of Fairfield County.
  • Provide effective supervision to assist offenders in achieving a productive life, lawfully contributing to the community.

Community Control Officers work for the community while keeping its best interests in mind. This is accomplished by offering community-control supervision along with special conditions - such as electronic monitoring, drug testing, mental health services, substance abuse counseling, and other rehabilitation methods - as mandated by the Court.

Core Values

Our values spell INSPIRE SUCCESS

The guiding principles of the Adult Community Control Department.

Innovate - we will always seek out the most effective treatment and path for our probationers.
Neoteric - we will strive to be leaders on the cutting edge of our field.
Supportive - this department will be a foundation to the growth of non-recidivistic behaviors.
Positive - we will endeavor to be a beacon of affirmation for those seeking a better path and life.
Intuitive - we will instinctively use our zeal and experience to guide those who want progress.
Respect - we vow to treat persons of all statuses with equal and abounding respect.
Encouraging - those seeking progress and growth will be met with inspiration.
Self-Responsibility - we insist that persons are accountable for their lives and actions.
Unwavering - this department is resolute in its efforts to improve our community.
Creative - we will use all factors and goals to seek out the best outcome for our community.
Constant - this department will be a source of stability in our community and the lives we touch.
Energetic - our passion for positive change allows us to be tireless in our efforts.
Sincere - our visceral need to be an agent of change requires all actions to be heartfelt.
Synergistic - we will strive to work seamlessly with every agency that we encounter.

Caseload Statistics

10
Community Control Officers
1,400+
felony cases supervised at any time
300+
individuals on pretrial supervision
4
supervision divisions

The Adult Community Control Department employs 10 Community Control Officers who supervise over 1,400 felony cases at any given time. The 6 Basic Supervision Officers each supervise approximately 220 felony offenders, and the 4 Intensive Supervision Officers each supervise about 120. Additionally, the Court's Bond Officer supervises over 300 individuals on pretrial supervision with the assistance of a Pre-Sentence Investigator and a Pretrial Services Coordinator.

Pretrial Services / Bond Monitoring

Pretrial Services, or Bond Monitoring, involves the supervision of individuals who have been charged with a crime but not yet convicted - i.e., released on bond pending trial. This supervision typically requires the individual to report weekly, maintain total sobriety, and undergo random drug and alcohol testing.

Basic Supervision

The basic division has six Community Control Officers who supervise approximately 880 felony offenders. Basic supervision is reserved for offenders who are considered low risk and are in full compliance with all court orders - working a regular job, paying court costs, and maintaining a healthy, lawful lifestyle.

Intensive Supervision

The Intensive Supervision Division supervises approximately 450 felony offenders subject to additional requirements such as bi-weekly reporting, off-site counseling, community involvement, and 12-step meetings. Home visits are incorporated regularly. This is reserved for the most difficult offenders - including those convicted of a violent crime, at risk of substance dependence, or reluctant to conform to basic supervision.

Specialized Dockets

Recovery Court - also known as Drug Court, has a caseload of approximately 30 felony offenders. Participants engage in counseling, attend meetings, seek employment or a GED, and attend frequent review hearings, with random drug and alcohol screens and house checks.

Intensive Probation Docket - reserved for offenders returning to the community from multiple incarcerations who have displayed recidivistic behaviors. These offenders are closely supervised with case plans to assist reintegration. Caseload is approximately 20 felony offenders.

Internship Program

The Adult Community Control Department has established an internship program with two local colleges. Students are referred to the Court for a monitored practicum, learning all facets of the criminal justice system and particularly the operation of the Community Control Department. A contractual agreement is signed by the Director of Community Control and a representative of the college for each student. Interns do not receive monetary compensation; however, they do receive college credit, and the practical experience complements their course study. If you are interested in serving as an intern, please contact Director / Chief Probation Officer Angel Sanderson.