1. Probation Levels
Consent – Informal Probation
Level 1 – General Probation (At least one meeting per month with probation officer)
Level 2 – Intensive Probation (At least one meeting per week with probation officer or court staff)
Level 3 – Pre-SHO-CAP (Numerous meetings per week with probation officer or court staff)
Level 4 – SHO-CAP (Serious Habitual Offender – Comprehensive Action Program numerous meeting per week with probation officer or court staff, immediate hearings and immediate consequences for actions.)
2. Counseling
Counseling through our office is tailored to meet the specific needs of the individual youth and their families.
3. Substance Abuse Counseling
Substance Abuse Counseling is tailored to meet the needs of the individual. There are several options in the community. Recently a new educational program has been developed in Gratiot County through the Substance Abuse Coalition called CHOICES. This is an evidenced based program developed for youth with a substance abuse problem that live in Gratiot County. Youth referred to this program do not have to be involved with the Juvenile Office. Youth ages 12-17 can be referred to the program from a variety of agencies or individuals. Additionally, there are substance abuse services available through Addictions Solutions in Alma. The Juvenile Office provides other services on an as needed basis.
4. Community Service
Developed to provide quality community service opportunities for youth on probation with our office in order to teach youth the importance of giving back to the community.
Honorable Jack T. Arnold - Presiding Judge
Juvenile Office Staff:
Referee/Court Administrator
Jennifer D. Wood
Chief Probation Officer
Tammy Guttierrez
Juvenile Register
Cheryl Richmond
Probation Officers
Kelly Piotrowski
Julie Frick
Justin Seaman
Financial Officer
Tammie Holton
Court Counselor
Sabrina Sylvain