Departments Probation
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MERCER COUNTY PROBATION & COURT SERVICES Vickie M. Hansen, Director 100 SE Third Street Aledo, IL 61231 Phone: (309) 582-5169 Fax: (309) 582-3028 Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday excluding holidays Location: We are located on the West end of the first floor in the Mercer County Courthouse. All persons must enter through the North doors and go through security. Cell phones, cameras, any other electronic devices, or weapons are not allowed in the building.
MISSION STATEMENT Mercer County Probation and Court Services shall serve the Court by providing enforcement of Orders, supervision of those sentenced to probation, community service, Victim Impact Panel, or other directives and reports of investigations. Mercer County Probation and Court Services shall provide quality supervision to Probationers using assessments and treatment alternatives, affording them the opportunity to become assets to the community in which they live. Mercer County Probation and Court Services shall protect the community by holding probationers accountable for their actions. Mercer County Probation and Court Services shall act honestly and with integrity, treating all those who enter our doors with dignity.
Juvenile Services Offered: Juvenile Probation Supervision, Juvenile Continuance Under Supervision, Informal Juvenile Supervision, Intake and Youth Assessment Screening, Detention Screening, Public Service, DNA Collection for felons and sex offenders.
Adult Services Offered: Adult Probation Intake and Supervision, Public Service, Victim Impact Panel, Multiple Offender Victim Impact Panel, Spanish Speaking Victim Impact Panel, Pretrial Bond Report, Presentence Investigation Reports, DNA Collection for felons and sex offenders
Qualifications to Become a Probation Officer: United State Citizen, Resident of Illinois and living within 45 miles of the Mercer County Courthouse, Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, Valid Driver’s License with good driving record, Liability vehicle insurance coverage, personal telephone How to Apply: Obtain application through the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts – Probation Division, 3101 Old Jacksonville Road, Springfield, IL 62704-6488. Include the Counties where you are willing to work. Any vacancies will be posted to this website.
Frequently Asked Questions: Q. My son will soon be released from prison. Will he come to your office and for his parole? A. No, Probation and Parole are different. Parolee’s are supervised by State Parole Agents in the field. Parole is now called Mandatory Supervised Release or MSR. Probationers are sentenced to a set term of Probation by the Court and (generally) do not start their sentence in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Questions regarding parole can be answered by calling 800 322 6583. Q. What is public service? A. Public Service is work that is completed in the community as specified by law when found guilty of certain crimes, or it can be ordered in lieu of fines, but not costs, fees and restitution. Q. How can I determine how much I owe in fine, costs and fees? A. You can access financial information by going to www.judicidi.com/courts and clicking on Mercer County. Then go to “Cases” followed by “Case Search.” Enter your case number using all 4 digits of the year. Click on the case number given on the following list. Then click on fines and fees. It will give you your balance and your due date for your next payment. If you do not have access to the internet, you can call the Circuit Clerk at 309 582 7122. All fines, costs, fees and restitution are payable to the Mercer County Circuit Clerk. Their mailing address is P.O. Box 175, Aledo, IL 61231-0175. Do not send cash or a personal check. They also have e-pay. There is a fee for this service which is not collected by the Circuit Clerk. Payments take 3 days to complete, so allow ample time to avoid your payment being late. Go to www.illinoisepay.com and search Mercer County Circuit Clerk. Q. How do I find out if there is a warrant for my arrest? A. We are not allowed to disclose that information. You may inquire in person at Mercer County Sheriff’s Department. Q. I was arrested for Driving Under the Influence. Where can I go for my evaluation before court? A. A list of approved evaluation providers is available at our office. A list is also available from the Circuit Clerk. Q. Can you help my child with services even though s/he is not on probation? A. A booklet entitled “Youth Yellow Pages” was printed as a resource to help juveniles with problems before they get into trouble. A copy can be obtained from our office. It lists resources available for AIDS and STD’s, alcohol, drugs tobacco, bullying, child abuse, child care & parenting resources, counseling, dating violence, eating disorders, birth control, pregnancy, rape & sexual abuse, running away, self-harm, suicide, and saying no. |