The NOTIS Legal Division presents
Probation 101
Presented by Tara Faust, a Probation Officer with the Snohomish County District Court
This is a recorded workshop formatted into an on-demand workshop.
Workshop Overview: This two-hour workshop, Probation 101, is designed for legal court interpreters to enhance their understanding of the probation system and its role within the judicial process. Presented by Tara Faust, a Snohomish County Probation Officer, the session will cover key aspects of probation.
What is Probation?
A detailed explanation of probation as a legal alternative to incarceration.
Who is Put on Probation?
Explore the profiles of individuals typically placed on probation, the types of offenses that lead to probation, and the legal factors courts consider when issuing probation sentences.
What Do Probation Officers Do?
A comprehensive look at the responsibilities of probation officers.
By the end of this workshop, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of probation, its legal implications, and how to accurately convey these concepts.
Presentation slides will be shared with the registrants.
Cost?
$20 NOTIS members, $30 Non-members, (Click to Join NOTIS)
Registration?
Online only. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation. Registration confirmation will include a video link, presentation slides, and instructions on how to receive a certificate of attendance. If you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through.
Steps to Receive Certificate
- Watch the recording (2 hours)
- Make a note of the two attendance codes from the recording
- Email the attendance codes to NOTIS (info@notisnet.org)
You will receive your certificate within five business days
Continuing Education Credits
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Approved credits |
| WA State AOC (Administrative of courts) |
2 performance |
| OJD (Oregon Judicial Department) |
2 general |
| CIMCE (California Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education) |
2 hours (CIMCE#7612) |
Note: CEU is not requested from DSHS.
NOTIS does not warranty the replacement of lost certificates.
Who is teaching? Tara Faust has been employed by the Snohomish County District Court since September 2016. She began her career as a Legal Processing Assistant II, working on the court side with responsibilities such as in-court clerking, front counter assistance, infractions, and criminal correspondence. In 2019, Tara was promoted to Probation Officer. By 2021, she transitioned to Programs Coordinator, where she taught court-ordered driving classes and facilitated the DV-MRT cognitive behavioral program. In 2022, she moved into her current role as the Electronic Monitoring Coordinator, overseeing probationers on electronic home detention.
Refunds? On-demand workshops are nonrefundable. Transfer of credit to another workshop is not allowed.
Questions?
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