NCJ Number
111748
Date Published
Unknown
Length
15 pages
Annotation
This booklet describes the Connecticut court structure and court volunteer services, responsibilities, and knowledge needs.
Abstract
There are volunteer opportunities within the superior court, the office of adult probation, and the family services division. Volunteer services in the superior court assist the states attorney, the public defender, the clerk, and the bail commissioner. Volunteer assistance for the office of adult probation pertains to probation officer court duties, help for the administrative staff, assistance in the development of presentence reports, and working in a one-to-one relationship with selected probationers. Volunteer services for the family services division encompass recreational or tutorial services for juveniles, one-to-one relationships, assistance for the court advocate in the review and investigation of delinquency cases, work as an advocate for children in placement, and help in monitoring clients in community service programs. Volunteers also help the family services division through assistance at court intake and at mediation sessions. After providing a schematic overview of the criminal justice process, the booklet lists the rights and responsibilities of the volunteer as well as what volunteers should know. Abbreviations and terminology are defined.