Tazewell County Juvenile Probation
334 Elizabeth St., Pekin, IL 61554
Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Tel: (309) 477-2278, Fax: (309) 477-3113


The Tazewell County Juvenile Probation is responsible for dealing with the day-to-day manifestations of delinquency, including monitoring the progress and problems of those juveniles who are under the supervision of the Court.
 
Programs provided: Regular Probation and Juvenile Sex Offender Supervision.

The mission of Illinois probation departments is to provide the circuit courts with a comprehensive system of quality programs and services which are responsive to constitutional and statutory requirements, and which reflect judicial priorities and community needs.

The goal of Illinois probation departments is to:
  1. Provide complete and accurate information to the court to facilitate judicial decision-making.
  2. Provide differential, community-based supervision and intervention to offenders dependent upon risk, individual offender needs and available resources.
  3. Reduce recidivism among offenders sentenced to probation.
  4. Identify and develop new programs which qualitatively and cost-effectively enhance community supervision strategies.
  5. Provide for the care, safety and security of juveniles confined to detention facilities.
  6. Ensure accountability to the victim and the community through financial restitution and public service programs.
  7. Improve the quality, effectiveness and professionalism of Illinois probation officers and court services.