Understanding Probation & Parole for Family & Friends

Our agency wants to ensure family and friends have a good understanding of the role of the supervising officer and the conditions of supervision. We encourage you to talk to the client and ask them what is required of them. Clients must meet with their officer as instructed. Having your encouragement and support is vital to their success. Some examples of how family and friends can assist with a client’s success include providing clients with an alcohol and drug free environment, encouraging clients to attend classes and/or programs as recommended by their officer, and assisting clients with transportation. If the client is experiencing difficulties in meeting any of their requirements, including failing to report, contact should be made with the supervising officer immediately. Our agency promotes having good communication with the officer to discuss any problems or issues that may arise, as well as positive behaviors. If the officer is not available, you may ask to speak with their supervisor.

The primary goal of Probation and Parole is to promote public safety. The Probation and Parole Officer has the responsibility to guide the client in developing a case plan to reach their identified goals and in becoming a productive and contributing member of society. We also work with the client to help identify their needs and issues. They are often referred to programs, such as substance use disorder, mental health, domestic violence, educational and others aimed at improving their lives.

Present offense(s), sentence and judgment(s), county of conviction, term of supervision, standard conditions of Probation, Parole or Conditional Release, special conditions set forth by the Court, confirmation that an individual is under supervision, name of the supervising officer, office location, custody or bond status, Parole or Conditional Release date, Parole Board release decision, and prior convictions.

In the case of Earned Compliance Credits (ECC), the early discharge is based on whether a client meets the initial eligibility requirements and how well they comply with their supervision requirements.

The granting of an early discharge rests primarily with the sentencing Court or the Parole Board. For clients who comply with their supervision conditions the Court may consider an early discharge, and the Parole Board can consider this after three years of successful supervision in the community.

Court Costs or Restitution payments are specific to each case in Missouri and payment information should be obtained from the supervising officer.

Intervention Fees payments can be made by telephone at (855) 362-4333, online at www.modocfees.com or by mailing a money order or cashiers check to:

MO Dept. of Corrections

Attn: Offender Financial Service

P.O. Box 1848

Jefferson City, MO 65102

An officer can guide a client in answering this question. Typically, failure to divulge information regarding criminal history may result in loss of employment.

Per state statute, clients are not entitled to vote while on Probation or Parole for a felony conviction or while confined in an institution. Those on supervision solely for a Suspended Impositions of Sentence (SIS) are allowed to vote as these are not considered convictions. Upon being discharged from supervision, most clients are eligible to have these rights restored. This may be done at the local election authority, Department of Revenue or by mail at a participating state agency. More information may be obtained by contacting the Board of Elections at (800) 669-8683.

The Missouri Department of Corrections has a strict zero tolerance for all forms of sexual abuse or harassment against clients. If a client believes another client has been subjected to sexual abuse or sexual harassment while residing within a correctional facility we encourage you to report the allegation to a trusted staff person immediately. In addition, sexual abuse and sexual harassment reports can be made anonymously or by a third party by writing to:

PREA Unit

2728 Plaza Drive

Jefferson City, Missouri 65109

or by calling 573-526-9003.