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​Program Description

The Pretrial Services Program (PTS) provides verified information to the First Appearance Court Judge so that informed decisions may be made regarding bond and Public Defender representation eligibility. The Intake Unit also acts as an informational source for defendants released on "straight" Own Recognizance (O.R.) Bond, while the Supervision Unit (SOR) provides supervision for an average of 800+ individuals released from jail pending the disposition of their cases in Court.

Services Provided

Jail inmates scheduled to appear in First Appearance Court are interviewed by staff prior to the hearing. The information which is gathered is verified and presented to the Judge, while also being made available to the State Attorney and Public Defender. Interview information measures stability within the community as well as financial information used to determine whether or not the individual qualifies to be represented by the Public Defender.

Cost of Services

There is a cost of supervision fee which is $10/weekly mandatory unless waived by the Court.

Pay Online

Hours of Operation

Criminal Justice Complex: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Interviewing for First Appearance Court takes place 365 days per year.

Related Administrative Orders

Administrative Order  No. 4.206-1/15

 

Frequently Asked Questions

The Palm Beach County Pretrial Services Program (PTS) provides verified information to the First Appearance Court Judge so that informed decisions may be made regarding bond and Public Defender representation eligibility. The Intake Unit also acts as an informational source for defendants released on "straight" Own Recognizance (O.R.) Bond.

Jail inmates scheduled to appear in First Appearance Court are interviewed by staff. That information is verified and presented to the Judge, while also being made available to the State Attorney and Public Defender. Interview information measures stability within the community as well as financial information used to determine whether or not the individual qualifies to be represented by the Public Defender.

There is a cost of supervision fee which is $10/weekly mandatory unless waived by the Court.

Pay Online

Administrative offices for the program are located at the Criminal Justice Complex, Room S108.

Administrative office hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Interviewing for First Appearance Court takes place 365 days per year.

Questions about the Pretrial Services Program can be answered by calling 561-688-4620.

Your reporting terms are contingent upon your pretrial release status or until the presiding Judge modifies your release conditions.

Any modifications you desire to make can only be done by filing a motion to the courts requesting such change be made.

All US travel must be approved by Pretrial Services and said individual must provide documentation for his/her trip. The length of stay must NOT exceed 5 business days. All international travel must be approved by the Judge by way of filing a motion to the courts. Any travel outside of the tri-county area which is Palm Beach County, Martin County or Broward County, where an individual will stay overnight he/she must receive approval from Pretrial Services.

Anyone traveling outside of the tri-county area with plans to return to Palm Beach County that same day must notify Pretrial Services of their scheduled trip.

Approved travel documents include the reason for the trip, method of travel, return date and destination address & contact #.

You must call or report to your assigned reporting location the next business day.

Your bond release status is separate from your case and should not be considered the same.

Contact Us
Court Services Manager:
Shantel Drayton
 
Office:
Criminal Justice Complex

Room Number:
S108

Telephone Number:
561-688-4620
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Locations
Main Courthouse
561-355-6308
Room 2.2400
 
South County Courthouse
561-274-1412
Room 1E-201

Criminal Justice Complex
561-688-4620
Room S108

West County Courthouse
561-992-1120
Room S101

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  • Question Mark IconWhat is the Palm Beach County Pretrial Services Program?
    Answer:

    ​The Palm Beach County Pretrial Services Program (PTS) provides verified information to the First Appearance Court Judge so that informed decisions may be made regarding bond and Public Defender representation eligibility. The Intake Unit also acts as an informational source for defendants released on "straight" Own Recognizance (O.R.) Bond.


  • Question Mark IconWhat services does the Pretrial Services Program provide?
    Answer:

    ​Jail inmates scheduled to appear in First Appearance Court are interviewed by staff. That information is verified and presented to the Judge, while also being made available to the State Attorney and Public Defender. Interview information measures stability within the community as well as financial information used to determine whether or not the individual qualifies to be represented by the Public Defender.


  • Question Mark IconIs there a cost for the services?
    Answer:
    There is a cost of supervision fee which is $10/weekly mandatory unless waived by the Court.

  • Question Mark IconWhere is the program located?
    Answer:

    ​Administrative offices for the program are located at the Criminal Justice Complex, Room S108.


  • Question Mark IconWhat are the hours of operation?
    Answer:

    ​Administrative office hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
    Interviewing for First Appearance Court takes place 365 days per year.


  • Question Mark IconWho do I contact if I have additional questions about the Pretrial Services Program?
    Answer:

    ​Questions about the Pretrial Services Program can be answered by calling 561-688-4620.


  • Question Mark IconHow long am I required to report to the Supervised Release Program?
    Answer:

    Your reporting terms are contingent upon your pretrial release status or until the presiding Judge modifies your release conditions.


  • Question Mark IconAm I allowed to change my release conditions without the use of an attorney?
    Answer:

    ​Any modifications you desire to make can only be done by filing a motion to the courts requesting such change be made.


  • Question Mark IconWhat are my travel restrictions?
    Answer:

    All US travel must be approved by Pretrial Services and said individual must provide documentation for his/her trip.  The length of stay must NOT exceed 5 business days.  All international travel must be approved by the Judge by way of filing a motion to the courts.

    Any travel outside of the tri-county area which is Palm Beach County, Martin County or Broward County, where an individual will stay overnight he/she must receive approval from Pretrial Services.

    Anyone traveling outside of the tri-county area with plans to return to Palm Beach County that same day must notify Pretrial Services of their scheduled trip.


  • Question Mark IconWhat documentation am I required to provide regarding travel?
    Answer:

    ​Approved travel documents include the reason for the trip, method of travel, return date and destination address & contact #.


  • Question Mark IconWhat happens if I failed to report for my Supervised Release appointment?
    Answer:

    ​You must call or report to your assigned reporting location the next business day.


  • Question Mark IconWill being on Pretrial Services Supervised Release help with my case?
    Answer:

    ​Your bond release status is separate from your case and should not be considered the same.