Adult probation supervision is based on a person's risk to reoffend and what factors led to the offense. Dakota County uses a research-based risk assessment tool that is used across the country.
Supervision is not the same for everyone:
- People at a higher risk have more frequent contact and closer supervision
- People at lower risk may have fewer check-ins, sometimes by phone or mail
This approach helps reduce repeat offenses and improves public safety.
Levels of Supervision
Supervised Release
Supervised release probation is a type of probation for people leaving prison. It helps keep the community safe while supporting a person's return to the community through regular check-ins and supervision.
High-Risk Supervision
People in high-risk supervision attend group therapy and meet one-on-one with officers. The focus is safety, accountability, skill-building, and repairing harm to victims and the community.
Specialized caseloads may include:
- Domestic abuse
- Sex offenses
- Mental health
- Drug Court
- Veterans Court
- DWI supervision
- Gender-specific services
Medium-Risk Supervision
People in medium-risk supervision receive regular check-ins and services based on their needs.
Low-Risk Supervision
People in low-risk supervision may report quarterly, by phone or by mail. The goal is to meet probation rules with minimal supervision.