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Parole and Probation

Parole and Probation

The Parole and Probation Division supervises adult justice-involved individuals (JIIs) on parole, probation, and post-prison supervision who reside in Benton County.

Mission

We serve the community by enhancing public safety. Specifically, we focus on the reformation of justice-involved individuals and the reduction of criminal behavior.

Guiding Principles

  • We respect the worth and dignity of all individuals.
  • We hold justice-involved individuals accountable.
  • We identify risk to prioritize available resources and sanctions.
  • We use evidence-based programs and community partnerships.

Parole and Probation Deputies

Deputies in our division serve as Parole and Probation Officers, or POs. They take on many different roles to meet each situation. For example, a PO may act as a law enforcement officer in one moment and a counselor in the next.

Because of this range, POs must continually assess what is happening with each justice-involved individual. They then provide the supervision, guidance, and accountability each JII needs to succeed. Their ability to shift roles is central to our division’s effectiveness.

Programs

To accomplish our mission, the Parole and Probation Division manages a variety of accountability and rehabilitative programs. These include, but are not limited to, the programs listed on our website.

We prioritize resources and sanctions for clients at the highest risk to re-offend. As a result, we use our resources effectively to protect the community and support the reformation process.

For a full list, visit the Parole and Probation Program web page.

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Sex Offender Notification

The Oregon State Police Sex Offender Unit maintains a statewide database of all registered sex offenders. Additionally, the State of Oregon Sex Offender Inquiry System provides a searchable public database. This database focuses on Notification Level 3 (High Risk) sex offenders who are subject to community notification and currently reside in Oregon.

The interactive website lets you search for a specific Level 3 offender or find offenders in a geographic area. You can search by zip code or by a radius around a specific address, among other options.

Notably, the public site lists only Notification Level 3 offenders. Therefore, this list is much shorter than the full registry of all registered sex offenders. The site explains the criteria used to build the searchable registered sex offenders database.

Sex Offender Notification

Community Corrections Plan

Every two years the Parole & Probation Division of the Benton County Sheriff’s Office develops and submits a Community Corrections Plan to the Oregon Department of Corrections. This biennial plan details our programs, objectives, evaluation methods, and budgeting resources. The plan must be approved by a local public safety coordinating council which, in Benton County, is the Willamette Criminal Justice Council (WCJC).

Every two years, the Parole and Probation Division develops and submits a Community Corrections Plan to the Oregon Department of Corrections. This biennial plan outlines our programs, objectives, evaluation methods, and budgeting resources.

Before submission, the plan must receive approval from a local public safety coordinating council. In Benton County, that council is the Willamette Criminal Justice Council (WCJC).

To review the current plan, visit our 2023-2025 Community Corrections Plan web page.

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