Our Mission
The mission of Johnson County Adult Court Services is to enhance community safety and promote long-term positive change through balanced, evidence-based supervision and correctional interventions for adult offenders. We strive to reduce recidivism, support personal accountability, and foster productive, law-abiding lives while maintaining respect and fairness for all individuals served. This mission aligns with the broader Court Services commitment to prevention, rehabilitation, and community protection.
Our Vision
Johnson County Adult Court Services envisions a community where individuals involved in the justice system are supported with effective supervision and programming that leads to reduced criminal behavior, strengthened families, restored victims, and safer neighborhoods. Our vision reflects our belief in second chances, collaborative partnerships with community stakeholders, and innovative practices that transform lives and strengthen public trust.
Core Functions and Roles
Adult Community Corrections
Adult Community Corrections provides structured community-based programs to individuals court-ordered to complete sanctions that fall outside traditional probation or incarceration. Programs are designed to balance accountability with opportunities for rehabilitation, including supervision, work release alternatives, and various treatment-linked activities.
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Key responsibilities include:
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Supervision & Accountability: Monitoring compliance with court-ordered conditions and program expectations.
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Structured Programming: Offering services that build life skills, promote employment readiness, and facilitate behavioral change.
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Community Service & Restitution: Directing meaningful community restitution efforts as part of sanctions.
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Supportive Services: Linking clients to treatment, education, and support systems that address criminogenic needs.
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Through these efforts, Community Corrections seeks to reduce reliance on incarceration and provide measurable, positive outcomes for both the individual and the community.
Adult Probation
Adult Probation focuses on supervising people placed under probation by the courts following conviction. The goal is to ensure compliance with legal conditions while guiding individuals through opportunities for rehabilitation and personal growth.
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Key responsibilities include:
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Risk Assessment & Case Planning: Using evidence-based tools to determine supervision intensity and individualized plans.
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Supervision & Monitoring: Conducting office visits, home visits, community contacts, and drug screening to support accountability.
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Referral to Services: Connecting clients to treatment services, counseling, job supports, and other community resources.
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Problem-Solving Courts: Participating in specialty courts that address underlying issues (e.g., substance use, mental health) through collaborative, multidisciplinary approaches.
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Adult Probation protects the community by reporting continued criminal activity and helping individuals build the skills and supports needed for long-term success.
Guiding Principles
Evidence-Based Practice
Our supervision and interventions are grounded in research and proven strategies that reduce recidivism and increase positive outcomes.
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Balanced Approach
We hold individuals accountable for their actions while offering rehabilitative supports tailored to their assessed risk and needs.
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Community Protection & Engagement
We prioritize public safety and work closely with justice partners, treatment providers, and community organizations to strengthen support networks and reduce harm.
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Respect, Fairness & Dignity
Clients are treated with professionalism and respect, honoring their inherent dignity while upholding court-mandated responsibilities.
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Collaboration & Innovation
We collaborate with internal and external partners to improve service quality, share resources, and innovate in response to community needs.
Value Statements
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Safety: Committing to the safety of the community, staff, and clients.
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Integrity: Upholding ethical standards and transparent accountability.
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Effectiveness: Striving for measurable results that reflect reduced re-offending and increased community wellbeing.
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Equity: Ensuring fair treatment across all populations under supervision.