Release Assistance Officer
Core
Interview defendants, victims, and interested parties to determine pretrial release eligibility; research and prepare recommendation reports for judges; monitor defendants on release agreements to ensure court appearances and public safety.
Role type
Release Assistance Officer (Criminal Justice)
Builds
Pretrial release recommendations and court dockets
Domain
Criminal Justice / Court Administration
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Interviewing, research, report writing, data entry, customer service, financial affidavit preparation, court procedure knowledge
Preferred skills
Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) certification, bilingual skills (including ASL)
Technologies
Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS), computer systems for data entry and financial affidavits
Responsibilities
Interview defendants and victims regarding pretrial release eligibility; research and prepare recommendation reports for judges; monitor defendants on release agreements; verify income and prepare financial affidavits; provide customer service to judges, attorneys, and the public; attend court hearings to testify about release decisions.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC