Board approves filling probation director post and forms advisory board to study service models

Jun 16, 2026

The board approved filling the vacant probation director position and directed formation of an advisory committee to evaluate three service‑delivery options (county model, Community Corrections Act model, DOC contract); staff mentioned candidate Steve Rick and recommended the advisory board to inform future decisions.

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County Administration and Probation outlined options for probation service delivery as the board considered filling the vacant probation director post. Probation staff described three models: the current county probation model; conversion to the Community Corrections Act (CCA) model; and a Department of Corrections (DOC) contract model. Probation recommended forming an advisory board to study service‑delivery options and make a future recommendation to the board.

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