Imperial County Probation Department

What Imperial County Probation Department does

The Imperial County Probation Department is a county government public safety agency headquartered at 324 Applestill Road in El Centro, California, operating under the County of Imperial Board of Supervisors with Elizabeth Sais serving as Interim-Chief Probation Officer. The department supervises more than 2,000 adult and juvenile offenders on court-ordered probation or in diversion programs, with core operations spanning adult services (pre-plea and pre-sentence investigations, specialized supervision programs including PRCS, sex offender monitoring, domestic violence, and military diversion), juvenile services (intake, investigations, community supervision, placement, and detention at the Title 15-compliant Juvenile Hall), and the Iran Martinez Probation Services Building — a Day Reporting Center opened May 29, 2014 that delivers cognitive behavioral therapy, substance abuse counseling, GED/diploma programming, and re-entry services. Technology infrastructure centers on the Noble Case Management System for actuarial risk/needs assessment, the Static-99 instrument for sex offender risk scoring, GPS and radio-frequency electronic monitoring, and NCTI Crossroads/Moral Reconation Therapy curricula, with countywide reach augmented by a Mobile Services Unit deployed in 2025.

The department's funding model is structurally distinct from a commercial enterprise: it is financed primarily through annual county budget appropriations supplemented by California state grants including Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA), Youth Offender Block Grant (YOBG), Community Corrections Partnership funds, and SB 823 juvenile justice realignment grants, with minor transactional revenue from probationer fees (electronic monitoring, restitution, fines) processed through a third-party Heartland Payment Services portal at $1.49 per eCheck and 2.39% per debit/credit transaction. Senate Bill 190, effective January 1, 2018, eliminated most fees for juveniles in the delinquency system, removing a revenue stream. Services are delivered through fixed offices (headquarters, Salton City satellite, Juvenile Hall), the Day Reporting Center, satellite partner locations (Behavioral Health, Social Services, Workforce Development, County Free Library), and the Mobile Services Unit, with no fee-for-service commercial pricing model applicable. Customer segments are exclusively statutory: adult offenders, juvenile offenders, post-release/AB 109 realignment populations, and crime victims — all served under court order rather than market choice.

Name

Imperial County Probation Department

Legal name

Imperial County Probation Department

Website

https://probation.imperialcounty.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Imperial County Probation Department is a county government agency in El Centro, California that supervises more than 2,000 adult and juvenile offenders under court order, delivering investigations, supervision, electronic monitoring, juvenile detention, and evidence-based rehabilitation programs through its headquarters, the Iran Martinez Day Reporting Center, Juvenile Hall, and a Mobile Services Unit.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Safety and Probation Services

NAICS

Parole Offices and Probation Offices (922150), Parole Offices and Probation Offices (92215), Correctional Institutions (922140)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Corrections (Probation, Parole & Reentry) (BPAIAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adult Corrections (Prisons & Jails) (BPAIAFAD), Juvenile Detention & Youth Custody Services (BPAKANAC), Juvenile Justice Education Programs (Detention & Correctional Education) (EDAJAEAB)

Keywords

• Probation supervision services
• Adult offender rehabilitation
• Juvenile justice services
• Community corrections programs
• Court investigation reports

Headquarters

HQ city

El Centro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Appropriations: The department operates as a county government agency funded through annual budget appropriations from Imperial County. Revenue supports operations including juvenile hall, day reporting center, supervision services, and various rehabilitation programs.
2. Probation Supervision Fees: Various fees collected from probationers including restitution payments to victims, court-ordered fines, and electronic monitoring fees. The department processes payments through a third-party vendor.
3. Third-Party Payment Processing: Convenience fees charged for electronic payments: $1.49 for eCheck/ACH transactions and 2.39% for debit/credit card payments. Fees are paid to the third-party vendor, not the County.
4. State and Federal Grants: Funding from California state programs including Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA), Youth Offender Block Grant (YOBG), Community Corrections Partnership funds, and Senate Bill 823 juvenile justice realignment grants.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Imperial County Probation Department delivers court-ordered community supervision, pre-plea and pre-sentence investigations, juvenile intake and detention, and rehabilitation programming for more than 2,000 adult and juvenile offenders in Imperial County, California. Its core delivery channels include Adult Services, Juvenile Services, the Juvenile Hall detention facility, and the Iran Martinez Day Reporting Center providing cognitive behavioral therapy, education, substance abuse treatment, and electronic monitoring. Operations are funded through county appropriations, state grants (JJCPA, YOBG, SB 823), and supervised probationer fees, and are governed by California statutes including AB 109, SB 678, SB 190, and PREA.

Product overview

Imperial County Probation Department operates as a public safety agency providing juvenile and adult probation services through multiple interconnected programs. The core service structure consists of Adult Services (investigations, supervision, specialized programs including PRCS, sex offender monitoring, military diversion, and electronic monitoring), Juvenile Services (intake, investigations, community supervision, and detention at Juvenile Hall), and the Day Reporting Center (Iran Martinez Probation Services Building) offering cognitive behavioral therapy, educational programs, and substance abuse counseling. Key programs include the Evening Learning Center and Mentoring & Tracking for juveniles, GEO Re-Entry Services and Imperial Pathways Charter School for adults, the Mobile Services Unit for community-based check-ins, and Batterers' Intervention Programs. Additional offerings encompass youth programs (KYOTES, Garden of Dreams, Desert Museum partnership), community work service programs, restitution payment processing, and policy documentation under SB 978 compliance. The department also maintains Remote Work Resources for staff.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adult Probation Services Comprehensive adult offender services including pre-plea and pre-sentence investigations, court reports, probation supervision, specialized supervision programs (PRCS, sex offender, domestic violence, military diversion), and electronic monitoring for Imperial County Superior Court.
• Juvenile Probation Services Juvenile intake, investigations, community supervision, and placement services including risk/needs assessments, case planning, traffic court for minors, and access to juvenile programs.
• Day Reporting Center (Iran Martinez Probation Services Building) Cognitive behavioral program facility offering Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), substance abuse counseling, NCTI Crossroads CBT courses, Imperial Pathways Charter School for GED/diploma, employment services, and literacy programs to supervised probationers.
• Juvenile Hall Detention facility meeting Title 15 standards for the reception and temporary care of detained minors, providing structure, supervision, mental health, educational, and recreational services. Also serves Betty Jo McNeece Receiving Home and Evening Learning Center.
• Evening Learning Center (ELC) After-school program for at-risk probation youth ages 13-18 providing CBT, physical activity, drug/alcohol groups, counseling, music, and art classes to reduce recidivism risk, operated in partnership with Rite Track Youth Services.
• Mentoring and Tracking Program Community-based services matching at-risk youth ages 13-18 with age-appropriate role models available 24/7 to assist with probation terms and diversion services.
• Proud Parenting Program Evidence-based cognitive therapeutic parenting classes for at-risk teen parents at the Rite Track center, including certificate of completion and a $50 gift card upon finishing.
• Wraparound Program Intensive in-home services to preserve youth in their home, reduce out-of-home placement risk, and reduce recidivism by coordinating services among agencies and the community.
• Keeping Youth on Track Education Safety (KYOTES) Off-road minibike program for boys and girls ages 10-18 addressing gang involvement, truancy, and school behavior through outdoor activities that build self-esteem and teamwork, co-coordinated with El Centro Parks & Recreation.
• Garden of Dreams Horticultural education program at Juvenile Hall established in 2015, teaching environmental stewardship, ecosystem understanding, and life skills through hands-on gardening from seed to harvest.
• Mobile Services Unit Community-based mobile unit bringing probation services directly to probationers in their own communities, conducting check-ins, case management, and connecting individuals with supportive services in Brawley, Calexico, Westmorland, and other Imperial County locations.
• 52 Week Batterers' Intervention Program Court-mandated 52 weekly domestic violence classes for persons convicted of California domestic violence offenses as a condition of probation, facilitated by New Creations through Batterer's Intervention Programs.
• GEO Re-Entry Services Cognitive behavioral programs within the Day Reporting Center using MRT, behavioral assessments, weekly CBT, case management, substance abuse therapy, anger management, parenting classes, employment readiness, and life skills training through a four-level reporting and supervision program.
• Imperial Pathways Charter School Dropout recovery program for students 17 and older to earn a high school diploma or GED, including workforce development enrollment and customized educational plans.
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Courses NCTI Crossroads-based CBT courses including Felony Offenses, JOBTEC, Adult Parenting, Adult Anger Management, and Thinking for a Change (T4C) delivered at the Day Reporting Center and Imperial County Jail by Imperial County Probation Officers.
• Drug and Alcohol Counseling On-site mental health services and referrals to the SUD program through Imperial County Behavioral Health Services, including out-of-county placements at McAlister Institute, Tarzana Treatment Center, and Freedom Ranch, plus SMART Recovery secular CBT-based addiction assistance.
• Restitution Payments System Electronic payment processing for probation fees, restitution, and fines through the Heartland Payment Services third-party vendor portal, accepting credit/debit cards and eCheck/ACH transactions with applicable convenience fees.
• SB 978 Policy Documentation Public posting of department policies, operating procedures, and training materials as required by California SB 978 for transparency and public records compliance.
• Marsy's Law Victim Restitution & Services Victim services under Marsy's Law providing restitution processing, notification of proceedings, victim impact statements, and protection for crime victims of supervised offenders.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,000 adult and juvenile offenders supervised at any given time
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GEO Re-Entry ServicescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocated within the Day Reporting Center, GEO Re-Entry Services is the primary point of contact for clients who participate in Cognitive Behavioral Programs. Provides Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), behavioral assessments, case management, substance abuse therapy, anger management, parenting classes, employment readiness, and life skills training through a four-level reporting and supervision program.
• Imperial Pathways Charter SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDropout recovery program housed at the Day Reporting Center for students ages 17 and older seeking high school diploma or GED. Students can earn diploma/GED, enroll in Workforce Development, and receive customized educational plans.
• Imperial County Behavioral Health ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-site Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist refers higher-need probation clients to Substance Use Disorder Program and out-of-county facilities including McAlister Institute, Tarzana Treatment Center, and Freedom Ranch. Also provides psychiatric assessments and counseling for minors in juvenile hall.
• Rite Track Youth ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Evening Learning Center (ELC) for at-risk probation youth ages 13-18 offering pro-social and therapeutic interventions, CBT, drug and alcohol groups, counseling, music/art classes. Also provides Mentoring and Tracking Program matching youth with age-appropriate role models.
• City of El Centro Parks and Recreation DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with Imperial Valley Desert Museum Artist-In-Residence Program providing educational lessons and art projects within juvenile hall. Also co-coordinates the KYOTES (Keeping Youth on Track Education Safety) off-road minibike program for boys and girls ages 10-18.
• National Curriculum & Training Institute (NCTI)coreTechnology or IntegrationImperial County Probation Officers facilitate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Courses following NCTI Crossroads Program guidelines including Adult Felony Offenses, JOBTEC, Adult Parenting, and Adult Anger Management curricula.
• SMART RecoveryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational non-profit providing secular, science-based addiction assistance using cognitive behavioral therapy. Hosts weekly group drug and alcohol counseling sessions at the Day Reporting Center.
• Sure Helpline Crisis CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with the Probation Department to eliminate sexual abuse and sexual harassment in facilities under PREA requirements. Promotes zero tolerance policy, encourages reporting without fear of retaliation, and supports victims.
• Matt Burgen M.F.T.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides five sex offender counseling service groups at the Day Reporting Center on Fridays and Saturdays.
• New CreationsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFacilitates two Anger Management groups at the Day Reporting Center through their Batterer's Intervention Programs.
• Imperial County Department of Social ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on Wraparound services, serves on Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council, and provides assistance through various welfare and social service programs for probationers and their families.
• Imperial County Department of Child Support ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepresentative visits the Day Reporting Center weekly to provide probationers assistance in meeting court-ordered child support obligations.
• Imperial County Workforce Development OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks with GEO to provide probationers vocational education and assist clients with job placement. Provides assistance with resume building, interview preparedness, and employment success.
• Imperial County Free LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepresentative visits the Day Reporting Center twice a week to work with jail inmates and probation clients to improve literacy skills.
• Board of State & Community Corrections (BSCC)coreOthersState agency that sets standards for probation departments. The department submits data to BSCC monthly, quarterly, and annually and operates under BSCC guidelines.
• Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC)coreOthersStatewide professional organization for probation departments providing training, advocacy, and standards development for California probation agencies.
• Narcotics Task Force, Street Interdiction Team, and DEAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with Federal, State, and Local agencies to combat illegal drug entry and use. Participates in street-level narcotic enforcement, paroles and probation monitoring, and violent offender monitoring.
• San Diego Law Enforcement Coordination Center (SD-LECC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinates with SD-LECC serving as High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Investigative Support Center and Regional Threat Assessment Center for San Diego and Imperial counties.
• Imperial County Gang Intelligence CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntelligence sharing group on threats involving prison gangs, street gangs, Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs, and Transnational Criminal Organizations operating in the Imperial Valley.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Orange County Probation Department: California county probation agency operating comparable adult and juvenile supervision, juvenile hall, Day Reporting Center, and evidence-based reentry programs with strong BSCC-aligned reporting practices.
• San Bernardino County Probation Department: Southern California county probation agency running comparable adult supervision, juvenile hall, and rehabilitation programs including DRC, CBT, and reentry services under California's realignment legislation.
• Kern County Probation Department: California county probation department with parallel juvenile hall, adult supervision, and Day Reporting Center structures serving AB 109 realignment populations in a similarly rural/semi-rural county context.
• San Diego County Probation Department: Neighboring Southern California county probation agency with overlapping HIDTA partnerships, realignment populations, and evidence-based supervision models. Most directly comparable due to shared border region and cross-jurisdictional coordination.
• Riverside County Probation Department: Large Inland Empire county probation department operating adult and juvenile supervision, juvenile hall, day reporting, and reentry programs under the same California realignment and BSCC framework as Imperial County.

Others

• Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC): California state regulatory body that sets probation standards, accepts monthly/quarterly/annual data submissions from Imperial County, and channels realignment funding decisions affecting the department.

Broad incumbents

• California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR): State-level corrections authority whose parole and realignment decisions directly drive the post-release community supervision caseload that Imperial County must absorb under AB 109.

Emerging players

• GEO Group (GEO Re-Entry Services): Private-sector reentry and community corrections contractor operating inside Imperial County's Day Reporting Center; a comparable private-market peer delivering CBT, MRT, case management, and employment readiness services under government contracts.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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