*You have the right to an interpreter during the meetings with Probation Officers, and at court hearings.  Please ask for the "Language Line" or a bilingual officer. This service is free.

1. The intake Probation Officer's role at this time is to investigate the case and to make an informed decision on how to proceed. They will try to gather as much information as possible from you (parent/legal guardian), police officers, school staff, community agencies, counselors and other interested parties. When speaking to the Probation Officer, please emphasize your child's strengths as well as where your child and family need support. This information will help the Intake Probation Officer in developing a release plan for your child.

INTAKE INFO:

During Daytime hours: (415) 753-7530 or (415) 753-7640

After hours call the night duty Probation Officer: (415) 753-7500

1. 2. IF your child is going to be charged with an offense, the petition* request must be filed within 48 hours of the time of ARREST (not including weekends and holidays) by the District Attorney. The District Attorney may review the alleged charges as well as the report completed by the Intake Probation Officer. For some felonies, the District Attorney may request your child be tried and sentenced as an adult. It is extremely important to talk to your child's attorney about this process and its consequences.
2. 3. If the District Attorney declines to file on the original petition, then some of the alternatives are traffic court, diversion programs, community agency referrals, informal supervision (654 WI), transfer to another jurisdiction, counsel & close the matter, or dismiss the petition.