From Marin County.

MARIN COUNTY, Calif. – February 27, 2025 –  The Marin County Probation Department’s AB 109 Unit led a coordinated operation to enhance community safety, targeting individuals on active supervised probation, Mandatory Supervision, or Post-Release Community Supervision. The multi-agency effort aimed to enhance community safety by addressing outstanding warrants and ensuring compliance with the terms and conditions of supervision.

The operation, which took place February 25, focused on 22 individuals and resulted in 14 searches and five violations, including possession of alcohol, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. Two arrests were made – one for an outstanding warrant and another for a probation violation. 

AB109, also known as Public Safety Realignment, was enacted in 2011 to shift the supervision of certain lower-level offenders from state prisons to county jurisdictions. Under AB109, individuals convicted of non-violent, non-serious, and non-sex offenses serve their sentences under county supervision rather than in state prison. The realignment aims to reduce prison overcrowding while emphasizing rehabilitation and local oversight.

“This operation reflects our department’s dual mission of support and accountability,” said Probation Supervisor Jeff Virzi. “We are dedicated to supporting defendants through treatment, counseling, employment, and housing opportunities, while holding individuals accountable for their actions and ensuring public safety.”

The Probation Department collaborated with the Marin County District Attorney’s Office, the Marin County Sheriff’s Office, the San Rafael Police Department, and the Novato Police Department to execute the successful operation. The partnership strengthens community safety efforts and ensures that individuals on supervised probation adhere to the conditions of their release.

Chief Probation Officer Marlon Washington underscored the department’s commitment to community engagement:

“Our team’s dedication to public safety is truly commendable. Their willingness to step beyond our walls and work directly with the community reflects our mission of accountability, support, and second chances. Every operation strengthens the trust and impact we strive to build.”

The Marin County Probation Department plays a critical role in supervising individuals on probation while also focusing on rehabilitation and reintegration. By closely monitoring compliance and addressing violations as they arise, probation officers serve as a bridge between the criminal justice system and the community, balancing public safety with opportunities for second chances.

Read the press release here.