When a defendant appears before the court
for sentencing, he or she may be placed on probation with the court.
The 19th District Court's three judges place more than 1,500 defendant's
on probation each year. The probationary period for a misdemeanor may
last up to two years. The court may impose any condition that it feels
will help the defendant become a more productive person and citizen
in society. Some of the conditions which the court may impose may include
counseling, substance abuse treatment, paying restitution or assignment
to the Community Work Program.
The role of the probation officer is to assist
the court in making recommendations to the court for sentences by conducting
a pre-sentence investigation. This is done after the probation officer
meets with the defendant and discusses the defendant's past criminal
or traffic history, current employment status, and family situation.
The probation officer may also do an alcohol/drug assessment if the
offense warrants one. It is mandatory to do an assessment if it is a
traffic offense and alcohol or drugs were involved.
Once the defendant is placed on probation
the probation officer assists the defendant in meeting the conditions
the court has imposed. This is accomplished by assigning a probation
officer to each defendant placed on probation. The probation officer
meets with the defendant on a regular basis to discuss their progress.
If any defendant fails to abide by the conditions set by the court,
the probation officer may ask the court to revoke the defendant's
probation, which could result in further consequences to the defendant.
19th District Court Probation Department
- Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
MADD (Victim Impact Panel)
In concert with the Wayne County Chapter
of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), the Court conducts monthly
Victim Impact Panels.
Convicted drunk drivers are ordered to attend
the sessions as a condition of their sentence. Once there, the offenders
hear victims and survivors of victims vividly describe how drunk drivers
have affected their lives and their families.
* There is a $35.00 donation for the program
AA (Alcohol Anonymous)
Every Tuesday evening of the month
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Traffic School
Saturdays by appointment only 10:00 am –
12:00 noon. Set by the Clerk's Office ($35 fee per session).
19th District Court Probation
Department - Staff
Drug Court Probation
Officer Katherine Slabaugh 313.943.3022
Probation Officer Patricia
Lehr 313.943.2859
Probation Officer Silvana
Chami 313.943.2069
Probation Officer Dawn Roberts
313.943.3059
Probation Officer Rana Shamsedean 313.943.2871
Work Program Coordinator Amy Wyatt 313.943.3094
Juvenile Probation Officer
Silvana Chami 313.943.2872
Administrative Assistant Ellen Janks 313-943-2121
Administrative Clerk Samira Dakhlallah 313-943-3019
