Adult Probation

Supervision

The department provides probation services for adult offenders convicted and sentenced of misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor crimes by the Chisago County District Court. Supervision guidelines are determined by the client's risk assessment score and/or conditions. We utilize two risk assessments without our department:  the Level of Service / Case Management Inventory (LS/CMI) and the Level of Service Inventory - Revised (LSI-R). All agents are given a variety of casework on their caseload, with utilizing two specialized caseloads noted below. 

Minor Traffic Offenses

Adults convicted of minor traffic related misdemeanors are supervised by agents at a low level of supervision. The agent reviews the court's order and enforces the conditions specific to each case. Typical conditions include payment of a fine, restitution, participation in an educational class specific to the offense, and possibly a period of incarceration.

Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)

Misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor DWI cases are supervised by probation agents. The court orders are reviewed and a probation contract is drafted which outlines the probation conditions specific to the case. Misdemeanor DWI cases are supervised for 2 years. Gross misdemeanor DWI cases are supervised for up to 4 years. The supervision level is based on the offender's score on a risk/needs assessment.

Typical probation conditions include:

  • Attendance at a MADD Victim Impact Panel
  • Completion of a formal Chemical Use Assessment
  • Could result in participation in an alcohol education class or in chemical dependency treatment
  • Fine
  • Jail sentence

Domestic Assaults

Adults convicted of misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor domestic assault offenses are supervised by a probation officer with a specialized caseload. A formal Domestic Abuse Investigation is completed on these cases, which results in a requirement to either complete a domestic abuse treatment program or an anger management program. If chemical abuse is an issue, chemical dependency treatment may be required. Typical probation conditions include a jail sentence, fine, completion of a required class or treatment program, and restitution.

Intensive Supervision Program for Repeat DWI Offenders

Adults convicted of multiple DWI offenses can be court ordered to participate in the DWI ISP program. This program requires:

  • Chemical dependency evaluation which may require treatment
  • Fine
  • High level of probation supervision
  • Participation in a Level II Driving with Care Program
  • Period of incarceration
  • Random drug and alcohol testing
  • 30 days of Electronic Alcohol Monitoring for each year of probation
  • Comply with Ignition Interlock Program required by the State of MN 

The ISP program usually lasts 12 to 18 months and is followed by a lower level of supervision until discharge from probation.