Madera County Probation

Madera County Probation is really looking forward to getting the new Hall of Justice building started in 2021. This 3 story building will be built just south of the Madera Superior Court building and will house all of Adult Probation and Probation Administration, as well as the Madera County District Attorney's Office. Progress is definitely ahead!

Madera County Probation is proud to swear in 2 new deputy probation officers today. We would like to congratulate Deputy Probation Officer III, Cory Yoshikawa, and Deputy Probation Officer I, Salvador Ortega, and welcome them to Madera County!

Madera County Probation got into the Halloween Spirit 2020 by celebrating with themed foods, doors and decorations. Thanks to everyone who made it a fun week! We are grateful that fall has officially arrived!

The Madera County Probation Department and the Madera County Sheriff's Office support Breast Cancer Awareness month by participating in the Pink Patch Project. We truly appreciate all of you in Madera County who have supported our efforts and this worthwhile cause!

We would like to recognize Juvenile Detention Officer Esmeralda Lopez as Madera Probation's Employee of the Quarter! Officer Lopez is always positive and willing to share her ideas to promote pro-social behavior with our youth. During this pandemic, when most of our program providers had to decrease services, staff like Officer Lopez have come up with creative ideas for alternative programming. Officer Lopez has contributed to the Juvenile Detention Facility Reading Incen...tive Program by donating additional books. Officer Lopez also facilitated the American Flag project by working with the youth to make flag designs using wooden pallets. She assisted with the Sky’s the Limit hot air balloon arts/crafts project as well as community service during the pandemic to clean up the cemetery. Officer Lopez is always a team player who is respected by her peers and the youth she works with. Great job Officer Lopez and thank you for all you do for the facility, the youth you redirect and for the probation department! See more

Madera County Probation celebrates Domestic Violence Awareness Day along with Victim Services of CAPMC by wearing purple to show our support!

Madera County Probation is commemorating Breast Cancer Awareness Month by supporting the "Pink Patch Project"! In support of this important cause, these Pink Madera Probation patch keychains are available for $5 each. If you are interested in supporting the Pink Patch Project by purchasing a keychain, please contact Madera Probation Supervisor Gloria Garcia, Deputy Probation Officer Teresa Anzaldua or Deputy Probation Officer Melissa Perez at our Adult Services Division. Thanks for supporting the Pink Patch Project!

Madera County Probation would like to congratulate Juvenile Detention Corporal Jose Macias for being selected as "Employee of the Quarter" for the Juvenile Detention Facility for this last quarter. Corporal Macias always has a positive demeanor and a huge passion for assisting youth. Great Job Corporal Macias and thank you for all you do for the facility and representing Madera County Probation!

Remembering the victims... STATEMENT OF U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE PRINCIPAL DEPUTY ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL, KATHARINE T. SULLIVAN, COMMEMORATING NATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR MURDER VICTIMS... In commemoration of the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims, designated by Congress in 2007, September 25th, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Katharine T. Sullivan issued the following statement: Today, the Office of Justice Programs joins the families of murder victims and citizens across the country in remembering the thousands of Americans who have tragically lost their lives to murder. During the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims, we are reminded of the many cherished lives taken by violent criminals every year. Every murder dramatically affects family members, friends, neighbors, coworkers and communities at large forever transforming their lives. Losing a loved one to murder causes excruciating agony and leaves an unimaginable void that lingers long after the news coverage ends. Survivors must also confront the wrenching and protracted ordeal of a criminal investigation and trial, which constantly reopens searing emotional wounds. Yet we take heart in knowing that strength can be found in the comfort offered by compassionate victim service providers and peer support programs throughout the nation, many of them funded by our Office for Victims of Crime. They can be a beacon of hope in the darkest of hours. I am also eternally grateful to our nation’s law enforcement officers and prosecutors who are so essential to the pursuit of justice and the safety of our communities. We stand as a nation with the families and friends who have suffered this gravest of losses, assuring them that we will never forget.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank our staff at the Madera Correctional Academy, along with some of the youth, for creating these handmade USA flags placed in the lobby of our Juvenile Detention Facility, as well as in the Correctional Academy gardens. Every year the staff have been doing something with the youth to commemorate 9/11. This year these USA flags were created out of old pallets. These flags were put up on 9/11 this year and will remain in these locations for the rest of the month of September in remembrance of 9/11. Great job everyone!

Madera County Probation appreciates all of our deputy probation officers who are assisting with the Creek Fire on a daily basis. It is truly helpful to Madera County to have all of the assistance from local agencies helping out Cal Fire and the Madera Sheriff's Office with this hazardous situation. Keep up the hard work and thanks for being so dedicated to this community!

There will be free COVID-19 testing tomorrow for anyone who would like to be tested! The mobile testing site will be located in the Rancho San Miguel/Dollar Tree Parking Lot. Please see attached fliers for details.

Thank you so much to Cedar Creek Senior Living for always remembering Madera County First Responders! Every year Cedar Creek hosts a luncheon for all of the local first responders from all of the safety agencies. The food is always so tasty and the interaction with the staff and residents warms our hearts! We appreciate being remembered on such an important day, remembering 911. Thank you!!!