General Info

The Juvenile Probation Department is administered by the Juvenile Probation Commission. The department is comprised of several divisions, such as probation services, juvenile hall community programs, and finance and administration. It is responsible for the location, development and administration of several programs for the assessment, education, treatment and supervision of youths under the jurisdiction of the Department. The Juvenile Probation Department operates various other facilities, such as the Youth Guidance Center and the Log Cabin Ranch School in La Honda. The department serves the needs of the individuals and families of the City and County of San Francisco in California. The Juvenile Probation Department also has private placement, serious offender program and court officer units.