Probation - Services and Programs (Official City of Bellevue Website)

Services and Programs

Primary Services Include:

Provide flexible sentencing alternatives to jail
Pre- and post-sentence investigations at the direction of the Judge
Supervision of offenders
Evaluation of offender risk and needs
Identification and coordination of community resources
Alcohol/drug assessments at the direction of the judge
Intake/Monitoring appointments with offenders
Collection of probation fees

Programs Include:

Deferred Prosecution (DP)

A legal agreement between the judge and offender, mostly used regarding DUI (Driving Under the Influence) charges.

Probation sentence may be up to a five years.

State law that outlines who may be eligible.

Deferred Sentence

Used for all types of criminal offenses.
An opportunity for an offender to have a charge dismissed if, during the term of probation supervision, court-ordered conditions have been met and no further violations of the law occur.
Jail time is a possibility if violations of probation conditions occur.

Electronic Home Detention

Used as a direct court referral and as an alternative to jail for probation violations.
Failures such as neglecting to complete court-ordered community service work, failing to complete or attend alcohol/substance abuse treatment or follow any other court-ordered sanction can result in the offender being placed on electronic home detention as an alternative to incarceration.
Electronic home detention allows the offender to remain in the community with increased sanctions and structure, while continuing treatment, community service work and supporting their families.

Pre-Trial Diversion

Designed for first-time offenders arrested for shoplifting and referred to probation by the prosecutor.
Following an interview for eligibility, the offender signs an agreement with Probation to comply with specific conditions for 11 months.
If the offender fully complies, the prosecutor makes a decision not to proceed with prosecution of the case.

Stipulated Order of Continuance

Created for first-time domestic violence offenders.
18-month program based on a legal agreement between the prosecutor and the defendant with recommendations by Probation.
Counseling and probation monitoring can begin earlier in an attempt to provide intervention faster than the normal pace of the court process.
It is a diversion program in which the defendant is diverted out of the court system and does not have to stand trial.

Suspended Sentence

Used for all types of criminal offenses where permanent criminal record of the offense is desired.
Offender may participate in supervised probation with conditions imposed by the sentencing judge in lieu of jail.

Contact Information

Probation Division
PO Box 90012
Bellevue, WA 98009
Phone: 425-452-6956
Fax: 425-452-7883
Business Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.