Putnam County Adult Probation

Our Vision

Dashboard CY2023

Total Active Probation Population: 612

Adult Probation Taxpayer Savings: $10,876,635

Daily Adult Probation Taxpayer Cost Savings: $29,799

Restitution Collected: $63,496

To be recognized as a leader in the field of probation in Indiana.



Mission Statement

About

Putnam County Adult Probation is under the administrative authority of the Honorable Charles D. Bridges, Judge, Putnam Superior Court.

Mrs. Teresa Parrish is the Chief Adult Probation Officer for Putnam County. 

If you have questions regarding probation, call the probation department and someone will be happy to assist you.

The Putnam County Adult Probation is dedicated to enhancing public safety and offender rehabilitation through active supervision techniques and the effective use of evidence-based and treatment practices.

2023 ADULT PROBATION FACTS

• Supervised 940 clients.
• Saved taxpayers $29,799 daily.
• Saved taxpayers $10,876,635 for the year.

2023 PRETRIAL SERVICES FACTS

• Supervised 200 clients.
• Saved taxpayers $4,466 daily.
• Saved taxpayers $1,630,090 for the year.

Putnam County Pretrial Services

Rational and Overview

Pretrial Services is designed to aid the courts in the initial processing of offenders, reduce jail costs, uphold public safety, protect an offender’s liberty, preventing longer detention while awaiting trial and maximizing court appearances. In early 2021, PCPS took steps towards certification and in August 2021 Putnam became the first non-pilot county to be given approval authorizing the delivery of services as a fully certified pretrial entity.



Dashboard CY2023

Total Pretrial Population: 200

Annual Taxpayer Savings: $1,630,090

Daily Taxpayer Cost Savings: $4,466



Our Mission

To operate a pretrial system that is safe, fair, and effective and which maximizes public safety, court appearance, and appropriate use of release, supervision, and detention.

Our Vision

To be recognized as a leader in pretrial services in Indiana.

Our Goals and Objectives

The goals of Putnam County Pretrial Services are to:

1. maximize the release of pretrial defendants (recognizing the presumption of innocence and the harmful effects of pretrial detention).
2. maximize public safety; and
3. maximize court appearance.

Alcohol and Drug Program

Rational and Overview

Putnam County Courts provides IC 12-23-14 court-administered alcohol and drug services to persons who are ordered by the court to participate in the program. The Probation Department’s Alcohol and Drug Program (PCAD) is an integral part of the department and provides assessment, referral, and monitoring of offenders convicted of alcohol and drug related offenses. The Alcohol and Drug Program is certified by the Indiana Judicial Center. All adult probation officers within the department maintain a Certified Substance Abuse Management Specialist (CSAMS) credential. 

Dashboard CY2023

Total PCAD Population: 104

Male: 80 Female: 24

Felony: 46 Misdemeanor: 57

1. Improve public safety by reducing alcohol and drug related criminal activity and deviant behavior.
2. Improve the quality of life of offenders, their family, and the public by reducing the frequency and severity of substance use by offenders; and
3. Provide such service using user fees at no expense to the taxpayer.

Our Goals

Prevention, Intervention and Education (P.I.E.) Coalition Against Substance Abuse

The Putnam County P.I.E. is a coalition that is predominantly involved in Drug Abuse & Addiction Info & Treatment.  Programs funded by P.I.E. are designed to reduce the abuse and illegal use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs through prevention, intervention, education, and treatment efforts.

Vision Statement

“Our vision is to eliminate substance abuse and enhance the overall health of our community.”

Mission Statement

“Our mission is to reduce the abuse and illegal use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs by implementing a comprehensive plan of prevention, intervention, education, and treatment.”

Contact Information

Shannon Detro email: shannon@detroactive.com

Address: 10 ½ North Jackson Street, Greencastle, Indiana 46135