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Marin County Probation Check on DUI Probationers Results in 5 Violations

From Marin County.

MARIN COUNTY, Calif. – April 2, 2025 –  Unannounced checks of Marin County residents on active supervised probation for DUI offenses resulted in five individuals found in violation but no arrests, according to the Marin County Probation Department.

“Alcohol-impaired driving remains one of the biggest threats to public safety and well-being on our roadways,” said Chief Probation Officer Marlon Washington.

“That’s why operations like this are critical — not only for community safety but also for ensuring that individuals on probation comply with the terms of their supervision.”

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Groundbreaking Criminal Justice Starts in Santa Ana Courtroom – Orange County Probation

From Orange County Register.

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. – March 26, 2025 –  On Friday, March 21, 2025, the Young Adult Court (YAC) Graduation took place at the Central Justice Center. After 18-24 months of working the program, the graduating young adults spoke about how instrumental Probation was in helping them achieve a positive future.

Under the Presiding Judge Maria Hernandez, these eight graduates completed the program and walked out of the courtroom felony-free.

Young Adult Court is a pilot program in the Orange County Superior Court that aims to reduce recidivism and promote positive life outcomes for men ages 18 through 25 who have encountered trouble with the law.