Juvenile Probation FAQ – San Bernardino County Probation

What is Assembly Bill 12?

Assembly Bill 12 (AB12), the Fostering Connections to Success Act became effective January 1, 2012. This bill was designed to provide extended foster care benefits to youth ages 18-21, who are aging out of the foster care system. Youth who had a placement order at the age of 18 and who have successfully met their rehabilitative goals can have their Delinquency Jurisdiction modified to Transition Jurisdiction, pursuant to W&I 450. This modification allows youth to access extended foster care benefits including case management and support services from probation without having the stigma of continuing juvenile probation as an adult. Once a youth is discharged from probation he or she must agree to voluntarily remain under the Juvenile Court’s Transition Jurisdiction and must agree to meet one of five participation conditions, signs a Mutual Agreement for extended foster care, remain under the jurisdiction of the court and remain in a supervised placement. There are many benefits of extended foster some of which include housing, financial, employment and education assistance which are provided in order to encourage a successful transition to adulthood and independent living.

The goals of the AB12 program is to assist youth too transition toward independent living successfully. Although support services are consistently offered, youth are expected to increase their self-sufficiency but are encouraged to build permanent connections with caring and committed adults who can assist them in supportive roles. Program participants are in transition to adulthood and reach their transitional independent living goals in diverse ways. The majority of the youth are placed with Transitional Housing Plus Foster Care providers, in apartment settings. Other living arrangements can be room rentals, dorms, or shared apartments.

For AB 12 information, contact the AB 12 coordinator:
POII Jeff Walnofer
(909) 383-2970 Desk
(760) 646-3836 Cell

SPO Kyle Borg
(909)383-2722 Desk
(909) 806-5424 Cell

Where can I find out which court will handle a Juvenile Probation citation?

Please refer to the following document:

Juvenile Probation Citations

Do I have to report I was convicted of a felony on my job application?

If you were adjudicated and the crime was found true as a juvenile, you were not convicted of a felony.

What happens when my child turns 18?

The Juvenile Justice System may maintain jurisdiction over a case until the youth turns 21.

What are my financial responsibilities?

As a parent or legal guardian of the youth, you are responsible for paying restitution, fines and fees that are imposed by the Court.

What happens if my child violates their conditions of probation?

The consequences of violating the terms and conditions of probation depend on the seriousness of the violation. Violations may be handled informally with a verbal warning, the probation officer may request the youth have additional terms and conditions of probation be imposed or the youth may appear before the court.

What should I do if my child runs away?

Notify your local law enforcement agency and the assigned probation officer immediately.

How long will my child be on probation?

There are many factors that determine the length of probation, including the seriousness of the offense, the youth’s compliance and progress while on probation supervision and the available custody time for their offense.

What should I bring to our first appointment with the probation officer?

Please bring the juvenile packet that was provided to you in court. Also, please bring the child’s birth certificate and social security card.

My child has been placed on probation, now what?

You must check in with the San Bernardino County Probation Department, Juvenile Services office in your area. All youth with a new grant of probation must complete an orientation and assessment. The assigned probation officer may conduct home or school visits with the youth and schedule meetings with parents to determine how the youth is doing.

What does it mean that my child has been declared a Ward of the Court?

When a youth has violated a criminal law, and the allegations are found true, and formal probation is granted, the Juvenile Court takes primary responsibility for the control and treatment of the youth.

Who can access juvenile probation records?

Juvenile records are confidential and require a release of information.

Where are the juvenile detention facilities located?

Central Valley JDAC (CVJDAC))
900 East Gilbert Street
San Bernardino, CA 92415
(909) 383-1769

ARISE
21101 Dale Evans Parkway
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 961-6701

What happens if my child is arrested?

The youth will be transported to a Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center (JDAC), where they will complete the intake process with an Intake Probation Officer.</p>
If a youth is booked into the JDAC, they will:

Receive a medical assessment from a nurse.
Be allowed two phone calls: one to their parent or guardian, and one to their attorney.
- Additional calls will be allowed if the youth is a parent.
Complete the intake process with an Intake Probation Officer.
The intake Probation Officer will notify the youth’s parents or guardian to inform them of the date, time and location of the detention hearing.

Where are the juvenile probation offices located?

Please refer to our Locations page for more information