Pre-trial Release Program:

This program is handled by a Probation Assistant. The Pre-trial Release Program objectives are to screen all pre-trial detainees in the Allegany County Jail within 24 hours of their detention (within 72 hours if committed on the weekend) to determine eligibility for release under the supervision of the Pre-trial Release Program. This provides defendants with access to services that will stabilize their situations and ensure appearance in Court, and to provide community-based supervision when ordered by the Court.

Community Service Program

The presence of this program encourages the Courts to use Community Service sanctions in accordance with a local policy that relates Community Service sanctions to periods of incarceration for which it is to be substituted. It closely monitors offender performance through regular work site or offender contacts and reports back to the Court the results of all placements, promptly notifying the Courts of all clients who fail to perform required community services.

Electronic Home Monitoring (E.H.M.)

The principal purpose of the Allegany County Probation Department Electronic Home Monitoring Program is to provide a degree of restriction, which is less severe than incarceration yet more punitive than existing alternatives. Additionally, the use of electronic home monitoring helps reduce jail overcrowding in Allegany County and it will allow the offender to remain a fully participating family member, to maintain employment, attend school and participate in appropriate counseling. This program is also used as a component to the Allegany County Pre-trial Release Program, Juvenile Intensive Probation Supervision Program.

Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitoring (S.C.R.A.M.)

S.C.R.A.M. systems allow certain offenders be closely monitored for consumption of alcohol. A Court can order an offender to have one of these units attached. This allows for daily monitoring of an offender’s use of alcohol.

All officers routinely alcohol and drug test offenders as ordered by the Courts. Officers also conduct “surprise” home visits to offenders to ensure compliance with curfews and other probation conditions.