General Info

Located in Paducah, Ky., the Division of Probation and Parole provides presentence investigation, vocational rehabilitation and employment assistance services. The division supervises and monitors more than 38,000 offenders in Kentucky. It also offers drug and alcohol testing services. The Division of Probation and Parole is a part of the Kentucky Department of Corrections, which operates through legal and victim services, medical and administration divisions. In addition, the department provides educational services, as well as employment training programs. The Kentucky Department of Corrections additionally offers counseling, screening and treatment services. The department maintains various career development and correctional centers. It provides housing assistance and health care services to adult felons.