The Honorable Dayna Blazey, 167th District Court
The Special Needs and Prevention Program (SNAPP) is targeting individuals between the ages of 17-23 who are on deferred or regular probation for serious offenses in the 167th. This will generally be an F1 offense and appropriate participants will be determined after the Court has reviewed the Presentence Investigation Report (PSI). Participants must appear in Court once a month and generally be in compliance with conditions of supervision and a violation report or Motion to Revoke has not been filed. The expected participation time is nine months.
Program
GOAL:
To reduce recidivism and minimize noncompliance of conditions of probation by providing court support to youthful offenders who are on supervision for a serious offense.
STAFF FOR THE DOCKET:
Judge, Probation officer, Defense attorney, and judicial aide will provide support for this docket.
DOCKET SETTING:
Cases will be set once a month for the probationer to appear. All probationers on this docket will be required to appear at this setting. If a probationer provides proof of employment/enrollment in school that would conflict with the setting, their appearance may be waived. Court staff will review the progress of probationer. Resources such as job listings, may be provided to probationer. The purpose of the setting is to provide encouragement, address issues, and correct behavior, if necessary. Incentives may be given by the court, such as reduction in Community Service hours or court costs for positive behavior and compliance with terms of supervision.
DURATION OF PARTICIPATION:
Probationers will be expected to participate in this docket for a period of nine months. Early release from the docket is a possibility for exceptional compliance. An extension of time of up to three months, may be required for less than optimal participation.
