Adult Probation Pretrial Services
Read more about each pretrial service below.
Court Supervised Release (CSR)
Location:
Tower II – 2nd floor
Front Desk:
216-443-2152
Supervisor:
Winston Grays
216-443-3012
Deputy Chief:
James Starks
216-443-7893
Program Overview
- Monitors released pretrial arrestees for compliance with release conditions
- Provides Court with violation and compliance reports
- Provides Electronic Monitoring as condition of bond
- Provides specialized supervision for offenders with mental health needs and developmental disabilities
CSR includes specialized caseloads for defendants with mental health issues and/or developmental disabilities. Electronic monitoring can be ordered as a condition of probation along with CSR.
Eligibility Requirements
- Not currently on probation/parole
- No other pending felony charges
- Three or less felony convictions in past three years
- Two or less willful “failure to appear” in past three years
Referral Process
- Automatic review of County Jail and suburban waiting lists by CSR staff
- Recommendation at initial Municipal Court hearing or Common Pleas initial hearing, arraignment, or upon referral for pre-sentence investigation.
Sample Journal Entry
The CSR Bond Form, which documents conditions of supervision, may be used, OR:
CSR Supervision Type (CJIS-CMSG332)
- Standard CSR
Diversion Program
Location:
Tower II – 2nd floor
Front Desk:
216-443-2152
Supervisor:
Michael Brady
216-263-4577
Deputy Chief:
James Starks
216-443-7893
Program Overview
- Diversion Investigation Officers review referred cases, conduct thorough criminal record checks and gather other information to determine eligibility.
- Accepted defendants are supervised by Diversion Officers in the Court Supervised Release Unit.
- Court Community Work Service required up to a maximum of 50 hours
- Setup and enforcement of restitution payments as ordered
- Drug testing and referral to services as needed
- Dismissal of case upon successful completion of the Diversion Program
Eligibility Requirements
- No prior felony convictions (including expunged cases)
- Non-violent and non-drug related offenses
- Not excluded by 2935.36 and restitution less than $7,500
- No pattern of criminal behavior
- Voluntarily consents to participate and abide by conditions
Referral Process
- Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office screens cases for eligibility
- Court utilizes Pretrial Services for eligibility determination (interviews, criminal history check, etc.)
- Placement is made on recommendation of Prosecutor, by the Court at arraignment or by the assigned Judge
Sample Journal Entry
CSR Supervision Type (CJIS-CMSG332)
- Diversion Supervision
Early Intervention Program (EIP)
Location:
Tower II – 2nd floor
Front Desk:
216-443-2152
Supervisor:
Winston Grays
216-443-3012
Deputy Chief:
James Starks
216-443-7893
Program Overview
- Referred to TASC for substance use disorder assessment during eligibility determination
- Placed on Court Supervised Release supervision as condition of bond
- Appropriate drug treatment provided through TASC Program within 45 days of arrest
- Referral for mental health assessments and services when necessary
- Referred for Court Community Service requirement – maximum of 50 hours
- Supervision for approximately one year
- Case dismissal upon successful completion of Early Intervention Program
Eligibility Requirements
- No more than 1 prior felony
- Eligible per ORC 2951.041 Intervention in Lieu of Conviction
- No other pending felony charges
Referral Process
- Defense Attorneys may request Prosecutor’s Office review for program eligibility
- Common Pleas Judges may refer for evaluation and eligibility determination through Pretrial Services.
Sample Journal Entry
CSR Supervision Type (CJIS-CMSG332)
- EIP Supervision