Probation Programs

Probation Services

Sandusky County Court enacts different types of probation. Given the severity of the crime, the court will determine the proper sentencing and use of probation. Below you will find our active probation officers and information about the type of probation Sandusky County Court honors.

Probation Services

Probation Officers On Staff

Barth Downie

Probation Officer

Call (419) 547-3262 (ext 1)

bfdownie@sanduskycountyoh.gov

Courtney Kuhn

Probation Officer

Call (419) 547-3262 (ext 2)

ckuhn@sanduskycountyoh.gov

Probation Services

Sandusky County Court enacts different types of probation. Read about each type below to learn more.

Inactive Probation

Inactive probation is a result from good behavior and serving the required length of their sentence or a low severity offense. The court does require you to adhere to conditions but not report to your probation officer.

Active Probation

Active Probation requires you to adhere to court-ordered conditions and regularly check in or report to your probation officer.

Diversion Probation

Diversion Probation allows someone facing criminal charges to avoid a conviction by completing a supervised program instead of a traditional sentence.

Bond Supervision

Bond Supervision ensures defendants released on bond comply with conditions to avoid rearrest while awaiting trial.

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Probation Rules

Complete list of rules and expectations for individuals on probation.

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Local Treatment Providers

Directory of local treatment providers and services.

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Bond Conditions

Conditions that apply to defendants released on bond.

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Driver’s Intervention Program

Program overview, requirements, and schedule.

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Release of Information

Authorization form to release information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Your probation sentence will vary depending on your conviction. We can provide you with your sentencing information.

Generally, no. Once you are sentenced, you must complete the full sentence. Good behavior may reduce the conditions but not the length.

Yes. The only exception is if you are placed on inactive probation. You must still meet certain conditions, but you will not report to a probation officer.