The Juvenile Probation Department of the Court of Common Pleas monitors juveniles and adults placed on probation through the Juvenile Court of Ross County.  The Juvenile Probation Department also:

• prepares and files monthly reports for the individuals on probation;
• prepares and files reports and memos ordered by the Juvenile Court;
• finds residential placements and non-residential treatment programs for juveniles with alcohol and drug abuse problems;
• monitors the probationer’s school attendance;
• assigns community service worksites and monitors the juvenile’s performance;
• assigns juveniles placed in the RESCUE program worksites; and
• takes payments for restitution.

The Juvenile Probation Department further administers drug tests and monitors children placed on electronic monitoring; and various other duties as directed by the Juvenile Court.