Does the Clerk’s Office take personal checks or credit cards?
The Clerk’s Office will accept only cash or money orders in payment of Court Costs, Restitution, and Probation Fees. For your convenience, an ATM is located just in front of the Clerk’s Office on the first floor of the Judicial Center. If you are mailing in your payment, make sure to write your cause number on the money order. This is the number that appears on all of your court information, such as 29xxx-xxxx-xxxxxx. How often do I have to report? The frequency of reporting to your Probation Officer is determined by a risk-assessment worksheet, as well as departmental policy. Reporting is generally in three (3) categories: High supervision (once every other week), Medium supervision (once per month), or Low supervision (once every other month). In rare instances, you may be required to report weekly, depending on case issues. What is a Presentence Investigation? A Presentence Investigation is a background check and social history compiled by the Probation Department prior to sentencin
