Probation

Community supervision that supports change.

Probation officers work with the courts to supervise individuals in the community — providing structure, guidance, and accountability.

What probation officers do

Probation officers prepare social enquiry reports for the courts, supervise offenders placed on probation orders, support victims of crime, and help families navigate the justice system.

  • Pre-sentence social enquiry reports
  • Supervision of probation orders
  • Community service order administration
  • Family court support and mediation
  • Victim support services
  • Juvenile diversion programmes

Reporting to your probation officer

If you are on a probation order, you must report to your assigned probation office at the times specified in your order. Bring your probation ID card and any documents requested by your officer.

Office hours

Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Find a probation office near you