The mission of the Albany County Probation Department is to ensure the safety of Albany County residents by supervising all juvenile and adult clients on probation and helping them become responsible, productive and law-abiding members of the community.

Learn more about what probation is and about the Probation Department on our frequently asked questions (FAQ) page.

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The Albany County Probation Department is currently seeking volunteers for the Juvenile Community Accountability Board (JCAB). This program seeks to help juveniles understand the impact crime has on the community, and to allow them an opportunity to repair harm.

Learn more about JCAB.

Project Growth

Project Growth is a program consisting of occupation/educational projects designed to address the needs of juveniles and young adults who owe restitution.  During the four week program, the participants receive hands-on instruction from Probation staff and community mentors.  The mentors vary from project to project and may include trade union members, expert practitioners of a given occupation or simply interested and motivated volunteers.

Learn more about Project Growth

Probation Services

Agency services include the preparation of pre-sentence investigations and reports for the criminal courts and the supervision of criminals sentenced to probation. Investigation and supervision functions are also provided for criminals released from the jail by the Local Conditional Release Commission. Intake, investigation and supervision services are provided for Family Court. Many discretionary services for pretrial and alternative sentencing are also provided. This county probation department participates in PINS (Person In Need of Supervision).

Adult Division

Phone: (518) 487-5200
Fax: (518) 487-5204

Juvenile Services

Providing juvenile intake, screening, assessment and diversion services in lieu of immediate Family Court referrals.

Juvenile Division

Phone: (518) 487-5200
Fax: (518) 487-5204

Collections

Collect restitution/reparation funds as ordered by the courts and fees for services as required by law.

Mercantile Building
60 South Pearl St.
Albany, NY 12207
Phone: (518) 487-5200
Fax: (518) 487-5204
Email: probation@albanycounty.com