Probation
Probation & Court Services Email: jstairwalt@mercercountyil.org 100 SE Third Street Aledo, IL 61231 Phone: (309) 582-5169* *Option 5 on automated menu Fax: (309) 582-3028 |
Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 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
- Pre-sentence Investigation Reports
- DNA Collection for felons and sex offenders
Qualifications to Become a Probation Officer
- United State citizen
- Resident of Illinois
- Living within 45 miles of the Mercer County courthouse
- Bachelors 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.