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Hold citizens accountable for their behavior
Improve the ability of citizens to live productively and responsibly in our community

Adult Services

Adult Services includes community-based alternatives to incarceration and pretrial services. Specialty courts offer options for drug...

Youth Services

Youth Services offers alternatives to incarceration for juvenile offenders as well as juvenile detention. Day School, Juvenile Community...

Programs and Initiatives

Criminal Justice Services can provide information about community programs for adults and youth who are looking for support. This includes...

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Documents

Community Resource List (English and Espagnol)

USD #497 Truancy Policy Explained

Day School Manual

House Arrest Order

Volunteer Background Check Form - FCL002

Volunteer FCL009 Health Assessment

Volunteer Manual

Youth Service Volunteer Application Form

Youth Detention Manual

Specialty Court Documents

Behavioral Health Court - Presentation (PDF)

Behavioral Health Court Handbook

Behavioral Health Court Manual

Behavioral Health Court Phase Model

BHC Pamphlet

Drug Court Graduation Request

Drug Court Manual

Drug Court Pamphlet

Drug Court Participant Handbook

Drug Court Request to Advance - Phase 1 to Phase 2

Drug Court Request to Advance - Phase 2 to Phase 3

Drug Court Request to Advance - Phase 3 to Phase 4

Specialty Court Referral Form

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any costs for the pretrial program?

No. All services provided through the Douglas County pretrial release program are at no cost to the defendant, including electronic monitoring.

Can a person work while on Electronic Monitoring or House Arrest?

Yes. As long as it is permitted by the courts, a program participant can maintain full employment.

Do I have to post a cash bond to be released on the pretrial program?

No, however, judges have discretion to order a cash or surety bond be posted as a condition of any pretrial release.

I am required by the Court to serve jail time. I have been approved for house arrest, but do not have the money to pay a private company. Is there anything pretrial services can do for me?

Yes. Douglas County offers a house arrest and electronic monitoring program. The program provides electronic monitoring at no cost to Douglas County residents, or as approved by the court. For more information on the house arrest program or to set… Read More

I have a family member who is eligible for the pretrial release program, but still has a monetary bond requirement that we cannot afford. Why is that and how can we get our family member assessed by the program?

Bond and pretrial release are at the discretion of the Court. There are many reasons as to why a judge may choose to require that a cash or surety bond be posted for release. Since each case is unique, it is best to contact the defense… Read More

If someone has been arrested and placed in jail, what is the process for setting a bond?

Once charges have been filed by the District Attorney, defendants appear in court so a judge can determine whether the person needs to stay in jail, be released on bond or be placed on pretrial release supervision. These court appearances are held… Read More

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