Probation

We are open Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm.

For safety reasons, do not bring any person under the age of 18 to your Probation appointment. A parent must be present with any minor (under the age 18) who is currently on Adult Probation supervision.

You must report “on-time” for all appointments. Everyone has a set date and time scheduled for reporting. This appointment time has been reserved just for you and we do everything possible to see everyone promptly and efficiently. We expect you to keep your appointment. If you find that you need to change your appointment, you must speak directly to your assigned Probation Officer. Requests made in advance will be accommodated whenever possible if you have an emergency or illness that prevents you from making your appointment. Excessive requests to change appointments may be denied and / or considered as non-compliant with your probation sentence and could have negative consequences regarding your probation status.

• Proof of any Community Service hours that you completed since your last visit.
• Proof from the Clerk of the Court of any payments you made toward your financial obligations, including restitution.
• Monthly Cost of Supervision payment.
• If you have enrolled in or completed any Court ordered conditions or programs, like DUI Risk Reduction Program, counseling, etc. you must bring in proof. This can be a receipt or letter from the agency or certificate of completion. Your Probation Officer will verify all information.
• Proof of employment.

If you have any contact with the police or any other law enforcement officer, contact our office immediately. You must report any interaction and/or any new criminal charges and/or traffic violations, no matter how small. Failure to disclose this information can enhance any required action.

The Court will give you certain time limits for getting everything done and you must follow the Court’s order. This information is also reviewed on your monthly probation report. A violation will occur if your case falls more than two months behind in compliance. If you are not sure, ask your Probation Officer to clarify. For successful completion of your Probation, all terms and conditions must be completed no later than 30 days prior to your termination date.

Make sure you keep track of your appointments and always report as scheduled even if you are behind on your probation requirements. Failing to report as scheduled is a serious violation of your probation, which can result in a warrant for your arrest, and revocation of your probation. If you miss an appointment, you must contact the office immediately. Be prepared to provide verification of any unforeseen emergency that prevents you from reporting.

Sometimes, the Court or the Probation Office will give people the option of reporting by mail. Your Probation Officer will discuss this with you if it is a valid option. Reporting by mail is a privilege and can be removed if you fail to comply with the conditions of your probation.

If you are complying and current with your requirements of probation, travel is permitted, however you must obtain authorization from your Probation Officer or the Court if travel restrictions are imposed on your judgment and sentence.

You will need to provide travel information in advance of the trip by filling out a Travel Permit(PDF, 140KB), including any available contact information on where you are going, and how long you will be gone.

As part of your original Sentencing Order, the Court may let you finish you probation sentence early if you meet all of the requirements of the Court’s order. If this is an option for you, your Probation Officer will discuss it with you. If it is not an option, you are still encouraged to complete all requirements as soon as possible; however, you will need to report to Probation for the full time ordered by the Court.

It is your responsibility to complete every obligation that has been set by the sentencing Court. If you are having problems with that, discuss it with your Probation Officer. We will do everything we can to assist you. If you still can’t meet the Court’s requirements, we are obligated to report that to the Court. This usually means a violation of probation. Even if you have a violation filed, it is important that you continue to come to probation and work on all your outstanding conditions. Your Probation Officer would discuss all your options with you at that time.

All questions relating to driver’s licenses should be addressed with the Department of Highway Safety and Motor vehicles (DHSMV).

This needs to be discussed with your Probation Officer on a case-by-case basis.

Documents should be brought to your appointment, or sent via email to your assigned Probation Officer’s email address.

Yes, you are allowed to complete your community service hours at any registered non-profit agency after your Community Service Insurance fee (CSI) is paid.

Must be Court ordered at the time of being placed on Probation. Please discuss with your assigned Probation Officer.

CSI protects the Probationer in case there is an injury or accident at the community service site. Community service cannot be started until this is paid. CSI is $10.00 for every 50 hours (e.g., $20.00 for 100 hours). Fee can be paid with money order (payable to BOCC), or debit/credit card with valid matching ID (in person).

Yes. Probationers are subject to a random drug and alcohol tests at any time.

All prescription medications must be documented by the drug lab technician before your first test. Be sure to bring all prescription medication bottles with you when you arrive to complete your first drug test (please keep the medications in the prescribed bottles).

Drug tests are sent off-site and should be available within 3 working days.

You should have all court documentation, the first month’s cost of supervision ($65.00) and community service insurance payment. Additionally, if you have completed any Court ordered classes or counseling, make sure you bring your certificate(s) of completion.

Your vehicle will be immobilized at the Probation Office by your Probation Officer. Please bring the vehicle's license plate of the vehicle you were driving at the time of arrest and the registration for that vehicle when instructed by your Probation Officer.

The Florida State Statutes are very specific on these issues and should be discussed with your Probation Officer.

No. Court fees can only be paid at the Osceola County Clerk of the Court, which is located at 2 Courthouse Square #2000, Kissimmee, FL 34741. They also accept payments online through the Clerks Online Payment portal. The Clerk of Court also accepts: cash, money orders, cashier’s checks and credit cards.

Probation can take payment online on GovPayNet by credit card or debit card, or by money order made out to BOCC. If paying in person, the owner of the credit or debit card must be present at the Probation Office and must present a valid ID. We do not accept cash or personal checks.