The Los Angeles County Probation Department (LACP) was established in 1903 with the enactment of California’s first probation laws. As a criminal justice agency, LACP has expanded to become the largest probation department in the world.
The Chief Probation Officer has jurisdiction over the entire County, including all of the cities within its borders. The legal provisions setting forth from his office, duties and responsibilities are found in the California Welfare and Institutions Code and Penal Code.
Currently funded by a net appropriation of ~$1.14 billion, LACP provides an extensive range of services through the efforts of over 5,000 employees deployed in more than 30 locations throughout the County. LACP serves all the municipal and superior courts of the County. Its services to the community include recommending sanctions to the court, enforcing court orders, operating correctional institutions, incarcerating delinquents, assisting victims and providing corrective assistance to individuals in conflict with the law.
The Los Angeles County Probation Department (LACP) was established in 1903 with the enactment of California’s first probation laws. As a criminal justice agency, LACP has expanded to become the largest probation department in the world.
The Chief Probation Officer has jurisdiction over the entire County, including all of the cities within its borders. The legal provisions setting forth from his office, duties and responsibilities are found in the California Welfare and Institutions Code and Penal Code.
Currently funded by a net appropriation of ~$1.14 billion, LACP provides an extensive range of services through the efforts of over 5,000 employees deployed in more than 30 locations throughout the County. LACP serves all the municipal and superior courts of the County. Its services to the community include recommending sanctions to the court, enforcing court orders, operating correctional institutions, incarcerating delinquents, assisting victims and providing corrective assistance to individuals in conflict with the law.
