Probation FAQs

• If I can not keep my appointment with my Probation Officer, what should I do?

  You must contact your Probation Officer 48 hours prior to the appointment and ask if you can be rescheduled. Failure to do so could result in a probation violation hearing.

   

• Where are you located?

  Main Office
  1200 Ontario Street - Justice Center
  6th Floor - Courts Tower
  Cleveland, Ohio 44113
  Phone: (216) 664-4930
  Fax: (216) 664-4267
  Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

  Eastside Satellite Office
  The Carl B. Stokes Social Service Mall
  6001 Woodland Ave. #2820
  Cleveland, Ohio 44104
  Phone: (216) 664-6181
  Fax: (216) 420-8762

  Westside Satellite Office
  1440 West 117th Street
  Cleveland, Ohio 44111
  Phone: (216) 420-8830
  Fax: (216) 420-8848

   

• What is Restitution?

  Restitution is compensation that is made to the complainant or victim of a case.

   

• What is the name and telephone number of my Probation Officer?

  Contact the Probation Department reception desk at (216) 664-4930 for assistance.

   

• What is the telephone number of the County Probation Department?

  The Common Pleas Court Probation Department can be reached at (216) 443-7900. They also have offices in the Marion Building on the 5th floor, (216) 348-4850, and the 6th floor, (216) 443-5514.

   

• What is House Arrest? What is Interlock?

  Electronically Monitored House Arrest (EMHA)

  Judges may order offenders to serve all or part of a jail sentence at an approved residence if the offender agrees to be continuously monitored on a certified electronic house arrest system. Offenders must agree to follow all court ordered conditions to remain on the system. Individuals who fail to comply are returned to the court for violation proceedings and no credit is given for time served on the electronic system. All costs for the electronic house arrest are paid by the offender.

  Ignition Interlock

  Ignition interlock is a Breathalyzer attached to the ignition of a motor vehicle, and is designed to prevent an alcohol or drug impaired person from starting and driving a motor vehicle. The Court may order an ignition interlock as a condition for obtaining restricted driving privileges. The Probation Department processes all paperwork needed when the Court orders an interlock to be installed, and can provide additional information and instruction about installation and cost.

   

• Can I transfer my probation to another city, state, or office?

  Probationers who seek a transfer of their supervision to another Cleveland Municipal Court Probation Office, City or State, must first discuss their request with the assigned Probation Officer.

  All inter-office transfer requests will be reviewed by the unit supervisor before a decision is made. The probationer must be able to clearly state the necessity of the transfer.

  All requests to transfer to another city or state must be thoroughly reviewed by the unit supervisor before it is sent to the Chief Probation Officer and the Judge for final approval. Probationers must be able to meet court ordered conditions. Probationers moving out of state will be required to sign an Interstate Compact Agreement.

   

   

• What is the telephone number for the Department of Motor Vehicles?

  The Cleveland Parma Office of the BMV can be reached at (440) 885-0844. The reinstatement office can be reached at (216) 787-3040.

   

• What is the telehpone number to the Clerk of Courts Office?

  (216) 664-4790

   

• What is GPS Tracking?

  Global Positioning Satellite Tracking is a service that can continuously monitor an offender's location at all times.  This device can be in the form of an ankle bracelet or hand held unit.  The Court may order this tool in the event that an offender represents a threat to a victim or the community whereby further contact would be prohibited.  Any violation of prohibited contact with victims, locations etc. can be immediately reported to controlling authorities such as Police, Probation Officers and the Court for remedial action.

• Where can I go to pay a traffic ticket?

  Click here for the Pay My Ticket page of this website.

   

• What is the telephone number for Probate Court?

  (216) 443-8764

• What is my case number and when is my next court date?

  Click Here for our Public Access website.

   

   

• What is Continuous Alcohol Monitor (SCRAM)?

  The SCRAM electronic monitoring device is an ankle bracelet that is mission specific and is worn by an offender who is prohibited from consuming alcohol in any quantity.  This tool will measure any alcohol consumption by the wearer via trans dermal vapor.  The Court may order a defendant to wear such a device if alcohol was a contributing factor in the offense and/or in conjunction with treatment where the defendant has demonstrated a pattern of alcohol abuse rendering them at high risk for further unlawful conduct.