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Christopher Rey

Deputy Chief of Juvenile Services

Christopher Rey

Deputy Chief of Juvenile Services

Christopher Rey

Deputy Chief of Juvenile Services

Christopher Rey

Deputy Chief

Linda Garcia

Deputy Chief of Juvenile Facilities

Linda Garcia

Deputy Chief of Juvenile Facilities

Linda Garcia

Deputy Chief of Juvenile Facilities

Linda Garcia

Deputy Chief

Rosie Medina

Chief Juvenile Probation Officer

Rosie Medina

Chief Juvenile Probation Officer

Rosie Medina

Chief Juvenile Probation Officer

Rosie Medina

Chief JPO

Albert Mendez III

Deputy Chief of Finance and Support

Albert Mendez III

Deputy Chief of Finance and Support

Albert Mendez III

Deputy Chief of Finance and Support

Albert Mendez

Deputy Chief

Online Payments

You can now make your payments online. Your profile number is required in order to process your payment correctly. If you don't know your profile number, please contact the Probation Officer assigned to your case.

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Safety Guidelines

El Paso County Juvenile Probation Department is dedicated to the safety of our customers. If you need to come to the department, please take a moment to watch this video and get familiar with our safety guidelines. We thank you for cooperating and helping us to remain safe and clean.

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Our Services and Programs

What we do for our youth

Finance and Operations

Accounting

To verify the accuracy and legitimacy of claims against the Department and oversee all financial operations of the Juvenile Probation Department.

Information Systems And Records

The Information Systems and Records unit is committed to provide reliable and efficient technology tools, and access to juvenile records in order to assist Juvenile Justice Professionals in providing high quality services to juveniles and their families.

Maintenance

The Maintenance Unit supports the operational readiness of JPD facilities through effective infrastructure management, compliance with safety standards, and responsive support that upholds the integrity of secure facility operations enabling critical mission fulfillment. JPD facilities include 121,699 sq. ft. of administrative offices and Correctional facility space, 9 acres of land, and an automotive fleet.

Training

To provide innovative and creative training opportunities in order to enhance departmental knowledge while always meeting the Department’s needs.

Juvenile Facilities

Challenge Academy

The Challenge Academy is a long-term program that helps individuals rebuild their lives after adjudication, providing a safe and supportive environment for rehabilitation. Through the implementation of evidence-based programming, including substance abuse education, life skills training, and educational and vocational certification, it empowers residents and their families for lasting growth. By addressing behavioral factors that contribute to reoffending, the academy ensures a smooth transition back into the community with tailored clinical support.

Culinary Services

The Juvenile Justice Center kitchen provides complete food services to the youth in Detention and in the Challenge Academy Program, which includes three nutritional meals and a morning and afternoon snack.

Detention

The Juvenile Detention Center is a short term pre-adjudication facility that provides a safe, caring and secure environment for male and female youth between the ages of 10-17 who are court-ordered detained pending release or out of home placement.

Juvenile Services

Clinical Services

The mission of the Clinical Unit is to create a safe and compassionate environment in which clinicians’ aid in empowering youth and families to grow by assisting them in recognizing and utilizing their strengths to overcome mental and /or behavioral health issues as a means to facilitate personal growth and development. Clinical team members work in a variety of settings to address a myriad of mental/behavioral health issues.

Intake Services

Processes incoming referrals for Class B misdemeanors or above from all law enforcement agencies within El Paso County and makes the initial recommendation on case disposition.

Probation Services

The mission of the Probation Services Unit is to ensure a culture of Juvenile Justice Professionalism by pursuing excellence with the courts, community, case management and compliance.