Court Referral Program

The Court Referral Program is an alternate sentencing option for the Superior Court and the Adult and Juvenile Probation Department. The court has the option to assign community service hours in addition to, or in lieu of, incarceration and or a fine.

The Court Referral program provides placement, follow-up, monitoring and reports on offenders referred to complete community service work. A program fee is charged for each referral and the fee is based on the number of hours of work assigned. Work assignments are made on the basis of personal interviews to determine the client’s skills, availability and limitations. Clients are matched to a community agency to do a wide variety of tasks. This program is mutually beneficial in that the work assignments provide the offender the opportunity to work in the community in a positive and constructive manner in which the offender and the community both benefit.

Many agencies throughout Fresno County utilize the program to assist staff and solve many daily operational functions. Volunteer positions for the Court Referral Program range from janitorial duties to professional services rendered by court ordered volunteers. Annually, more than 143,000 hours of manpower are provided to local nonprofits and community organizations through this program.

For more information

Call the Court Referral Program at (559) 237-3101 or (866) 476-7787 (toll free)