FAQs • Parker County, TX • CivicEngage

What happens to an offender who can't make their scheduled appointments?: Offenders bear the responsibility of contacting their supervision officers as soon as they know they can’t keep their scheduled appointments. Rescheduling is left to officer discretion, depending on individual circumstances.

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Adult Probation

1. Whom may citizens contact about offenders under community supervision?: Persons needing information on offenders under community supervision may contact the CSO links in the website directory or call the main number at the Parker County Community Supervision and Corrections Department (PCCSCD) office, 817-594-3872.

2. What action should citizens take in situations of perceived harassment by offenders?: If anyone is in immediate danger, citizens should call 911.
If not, citizens should report these situations to the appropriate CSOs who will investigate and determine violations. If the activity continues, it should be reported to the police for criminal investigation.

3. What payment methods are accepted by Community Supervision and Corrections Department?: The CSCD accepts payments in the form of money order, credit/debit card or cashier’s check.

4. How do offenders pay fees?: Community Supervision (Probation) fees and Court-ordered payments are to be paid through this department only. Payments are acceptable only in money orders, cashier check or credit/debit card. Personal Checks and Cash are not accepted. Make money orders or cashiers checks out to Parker County CSCD. If paying in person, you will receive a receipt; if paying by mail, you must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope to receive a receipt. To ensure that your payment is credited to your account, print your cause number on your money order or cashiers check when mailing your payment.
You may have an option to pay your fees by credit/debit card. You will need to discuss this with your supervision officer.

5. Are offenders allowed to move to other counties or states?: Generally, yes. Offenders who reside in other counties or states upon receiving supervision may request that their supervision be transferred. However, transfers are subject to approval of the receiving counties or states, depending on a number of different criteria. Defendants who are allowed to transfer are required to follow the local rules of supervision as well as those of Parker County.

6. What happens to an offender who can't make their scheduled appointments?: Offenders bear the responsibility of contacting their supervision officers as soon as they know they can’t keep their scheduled appointments. Rescheduling is left to officer discretion, depending on individual circumstances.

7. Are offenders allowed to travel outside Parker County while on supervision?: Unless prohibited by court-ordered conditions, in most cases, permission to travel may be granted by supervision officers on a case-by-case basis. Offenders may be asked to correct fee or behavior delinquencies, adhere to certain restrictions and/or provide itinerary and contact information prior to consideration of travel privileges.

8. How often are offenders required to report?: Frequency of reporting is determined by such factors as caseload assignment, risk to the community, individual needs, and casework issues being addressed. Those on regular supervision are usually required to report one time per month. Depending on casework issues, offenders may be required to report two or three times a month and in rare instances, weekly or daily.