Mission Statement
Under the jurisdiction of the Ninth Judicial District Court, the Douglas County Juvenile Probation Department is committed to reducing delinquent behavior among youth by providing targeted interventions that address their specific needs while prioritizing the safety and well-being of the community.
As defined by The Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 62, the Douglas County Juvenile Probation Department is responsible for enforcing court orders. This includes ensuring all Court-ordered conditions are adhered to and providing juveniles with necessary services to reduce recidivism and promote positive behavioral change.
Services Provided
Walk-In and Crisis Intervention
Families needing immediate family or youth intervention can call or walk in to set an appointment with the on-call probation staff (usually that day or the next) in hopes of offering immediate family support.
Community Service
Performing various community service projects enables a youth to engage in the community and repair the harm caused to it from the offense committed.
Drug Testing
Those youth who have a documented history of drug use/abuse and are court ordered to be drug tested. These youth are constantly monitored for potential drug use to ensure compliance with court orders.
*Drug testing is available to parents wanting to know if their child is using substances. There is a cost for drug tests requested by parents.
Parent Project
This program is an activity-based curriculum designed to empower parents with the skills necessary to transform adolescent destructive behavior and to teach behavior management techniques. There is no cost for parents to complete this program and all materials necessary to complete the course are provided.
Outdoor Behavioral Health
This experiential outdoor education program allows youth to be exposed to the outdoors with inherent risks but with informed decision-making, so risk factors are significantly reduced. Using a metaphoric transfer of decision making, and proven teen-based guidance models, allows participants to learn to make healthier choices.
Restitution
Making victims whole is paramount in our day to day dealing with offenders. Whenever possible, restitution is collected and given back to victims of juvenile crime. There are limits as younger juveniles do not have access to jobs. In those cases, we can assist in informing victims how to collect restitution through civil court proceedings.
Community Supervision
Court supervision, including informal supervision, where Probation Officers monitor compliance with Court orders and supervision requirements.
Correctional Residential Services
For youth who require removal from the community due to continued delinquent activity and are failing probation services. Generally, youth are placed for a period of 4-6 months and then reintegrated back into the community under court supervision.
Residential Treatment Facilities
Various residential treatment programming is available for youth whose treatment concerns cannot be safely managed in the community. These can include sex offense specific treatment, substance abuse treatment, mental health treatment, and treatment for co-occurring disorders. The treatment options include both in state and out of state facilities based on the specific needs of the youth. Commitment to State Correctional Facility Occasionally the youth’s behavior and delinquent activity rises to the level that there are no appropriate community or residential services to address their risk to the community. A commitment to a State Correctional facility is then recommended. These programs are part of the State Juvenile Justice system.
Commitment to State Correctional Facility
Occasionally the youth’s behavior and delinquent activity rises to the level that there are no appropriate community or residential services to address their risk to the community. A commitment to a State Correctional facility is then recommended. These programs are part of the State Juvenile Justice system.
Helpful Links
Parent Handbook
NRS 62H – Juvenile Records
NRS 62E.630 and NRS 62E.620 – Minor in Possession of Alcohol
NRS 62E.620 – Minor in Possession of Marijuana
Contacts
Chief Juvenile Probation Officer
Tamara Morris
Ph: 775-782-9811
Fax: 775-782-9808
Call 911 in an emergency or in a non-emergency situation, call 775-781-5126.
Physical Address
1038 Buckeye Road
Minden, NV 89423
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 218
Minden, NV 89423
Hours
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Staff
Tamara Morris – Chief Juvenile Probation Officer
Kelly Cady – Deputy Chief Juvenile Probation Officer
Dominic Hastings-Molyneux – Juvenile Probation Officer Senior
Daniel Hamer – Juvenile Probation Officer Senior
Kenny Nicoll – Juvenile Probation Officer Senior
Krysinthia Harris – Juvenile Probation Officer
Sara Mangiaracina – Juvenile Probation Officer
Andres Orozco – Juvenile Probation Officer
Jessica Jones – Administrative Assistant
Jessica Meddles – Office Specialist
Contact staff members at 775-782-9811.