Risk Assessment & Pretrial Reports
What is the purpose of using a validated risk assessment tool in pretrial services?
To ensure risk decisions are objective and free from personal bias.
What are the five pretrial supervision levels listed in the El Paso guidelines?
Own Recognizance, Administrative, Standard, Enhanced, Intensive.
What must defendants be informed of before a pretrial interview begins?
Interviewer's name, voluntary nature, purpose, use of info, and who receives the report.
What must each electronic case file include?
A signed bond order, supervision agreement, photo of the defendant, and court communications.
What is the deadline for annual employee evaluations?
August 31st of each year.
When was El Paso’s risk assessment tool last validated?
In 2023.
Who receives an explanation and signs both the bond contract and bond agreement?
Every individual granted a personal bond.
Who conducts the weekly jail population review?
Data Function Analyst Jose Debora.
How often must supervision officers review their full caseload?
At least once per month.
When are probationary employees evaluated?
At 3 months and 6 months after hire.
What must pretrial investigations follow according to policy?
Written policies, evidence-based practices, and local laws or court rules.
What kind of violations can be grieved by defendants?
Only technical violations.
What is the 17.151 inmate review process, and when is it done?
A review of eligible detainees for pretrial release, conducted every Thursday.
Name two topics discussed during monthly/quarterly leadership meetings.
Departmental operations, supervision updates, assessment, and reentry strategies
Where can employees find job descriptions and class specifications?
On the County HR website.
Name two types of information included in pretrial reports.
Community ties, criminal history, mental health status, employment, etc.
What policy governs the violation response process for supervision?
Policy 6.06 Response to Violations.pdf.
Which policy governs bond orders and supervision agreements?
Policy 5.06 – Bond Orders and Supervision Agreement.
How can Defendants provide feedback?
Feedback is collected through surveys and directly via officers.
What policy addresses interpreter services and who qualifies as a Spanish interpreter?
Policy 4.09 – Bilingual CJC employees; all others must go through COJ.
What class of offense or higher must be assessed under Section 3.03?
Class B offenses or higher.
Where are drug tests conducted, and who pays for them?
Recovery Monitoring Solutions; the service is free for the defendant.
What must each electronic case file include?
Signed bond order, supervision agreement, photo of defendant, and court communications.
What policy addresses ADA accommodations at CJC?
Policy 4.10 - ADA Accommodations.
Where can CJC emergency procedures and safety policies be found?
In the CJC Depot, under Emergency Action Plan and Policy 2.01.