Intensive Alternatives Program (IAP)
The Intensive Alternatives Program (IAP) serves defendants with serious mental illness who are held in custody.  The IAP program provides appropriately identified, non-violent defendants with intensive services to address their mental health needs.  Services may include intensive case management services, structured day rehabilitation services or transitional residential treatment, depending upon the specific needs of the defendant.  Although the IAP is an alternative to incarceration, participation in the IAP does not affect a defendant's criminal liability. 

The IAP Discharge Planner at the jail or the Court refers in-custody defendants to Pretrial Services for release consideration into the IAP. Pretrial Services screens the defendants pursuant to program criteria and prepares a report for the Court regarding the eligibility and suitability of defendants for this program.  Pretrial Services also provides intensive supervision for the pre-sentenced defendants in the program.

Self-Surrender Program
Individuals with outstanding felony arrest warrants may be referred to the Office of Pretrial Services by their attorneys or the investigating officers in order to complete an investigation prior to being booked.  The Pretrial Services Officer assigned to prepare the report for the Court, interviews the defendant, contacts references and alleged victims as needed.  The officer also reviews the police report for pertinent offense information.  The defendant surrenders to the jail or the Court at a specified date and time and the judge reviews a completed Formal Report.  This process insures that full and accurate information is provided to the judge and speeds the release of suitable defendants.  This results in less time spent in custody and lowers the associated costs to the County, as well as reduces the time the defendant spends away from family and job.

Electronic Monitoring Program (EMP)
Pretrial Services provides supervision using electronic monitoring for defendants with Electronic Monitoring Program (EMP) as a condition of release.  Defendants who are released with the condition of EMP are required to wear an ankle bracelet and are essentially under house arrest for the duration of their case.  The Court refers defendants to Pretrial Services for EMP consideration.  The defendants are screened so that certain technical requirements are met to ensure the proper use of the electronic equipment.  A risk assessment is also conducted and a report with our release recommendation is generated for the Court.