Juvenile Probation is responsible for juveniles charged in Yavapai County with delinquent and incorrigible offenses. The department processed 2,409 juvenile cases in FY 2009-10.

Juvenile Probation Officers prepare pre-hearing reports and make specific recommendations as to the treatment/punishment of the juvenile. The officers also provide diversion and probation supervision services.

The department offers programs and accesses community resources designed to rehabilitate juveniles such as volunteers in probation, shelter care, family counseling, youth employment, community service, restitution, juvenile education programs, substance abuse programs, drug court, victim/offender mediation, community juvenile justice committees, and foster care.

Juvenile Probation also provides a secure detention facility for juveniles awaiting hearings. The detention center has 57 beds and housed 1119 juveniles in FY 2009-10.

The revenue for this department are provided through monies from the County general fund, the State of Arizona and grants.

Vision

Influencing Positive Change

Mission Statement

The Yavapai County Juvenile Court is dedicated to providing direction and opportunities that develop responsible youth, strong families, restored victims, and a safe community.

Guiding Principles/Values

Integrity
Always doing what is considered honorable and morally right.

Stewardship
Responsibly guiding and protecting our youth, staff, and community.

Perseverance
Testing our courage, even in defeat, without losing heart.

Collaboration
Producing mutually rewarding results through teamwork.

Professionalism
Promoting the pursuit of excellence.

Dignity
Respecting the inherent value and worth of all.