San Joaquin County Probation
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Welcome to the official website of the
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY
PROBATION DEPARTMENT
Supporting A Safer, Stronger Community
Welcome to the
San Joaquin County Probation Department
We Do More Than Our Name Implies…
Every day, the men and women of the San Joaquin County Probation Department serve the residents, business owners, and visitors of our beautiful county by providing services that create a safe and strong community.
From guiding people towards a positive and progressive future, to creating long lasting partnerships and programs designed to cultivate great community members and even better communities, our staff assist with it all.
ADULTS
The San Joaquin County Probation Department oversees the supervision of probationers placed on Pretrial Programming, Adult Probation or Local Community Supervision.
JUVENILES
Juveniles who are booked in Juvenile Hall or placed on Juvenile Probation are supervised by the San Joaquin County Probation Department.
SJ CARES
A program aimed at combating homelessness in San Joaquin County by collaborating with local agencies, law enforcement, and community organizations to connect the unhoused with essential services.
Success Story
“My Probation Officer was a staple for my recovery!”
While many may believe the role of the probation department is to catch probationers violating their terms, the truth is we strive to guide people toward successfully completing their probation commitment.
Committed to Excellence, Professionalism, and Integrity
A Message From The Chief…
Welcome to the San Joaquin County Probation Department. I encourage you to spend some time with our newly designed website and to use it as a resource for assistance.
The website was designed with you in mind and will assist in learning what we do and the services we offer.
Should you have a suggestion for information you feel would be helpful for others, please use the contact form on this website to send us a message.
Frequently Asked Questions
We know that navigating the criminal justice system can sometimes be daunting or intimidating to those who are unfamiliar with the process or system itself. The San Joaquin County Probation Department aims to efficiently and quickly help anyone who has questions.
The Latest News from SJC Probation
How Wellness Supports a Healthier, More Effective Workforce and Why it Matters
A message from Steve Jackson, Chief Probation Officer of San Joaquin County I think it is safe to say, the healthier...
San Joaquin County Probation and Local Law Enforcement Join Forces to Address Community Concerns Regarding Homeless Encampment in Stockton
STOCKTON, CA - Probation Officers from the San Joaquin Community Assessment, Response, and Engagement Services (SJ...
San Joaquin County Probation Conducts Successful Operation in Stockton Resulting in Multiple Arrests of High-Risk Offenders
On February 22, 2025, San Joaquin County Probation Officers, in collaboration with the Strategic Community Officers...
