Cite as: 22 CNCA § 997

A. Community service is a condition of probation that requires probationers to perform services without compensation for the benefit of the community. The sanction not only provides service to the community but also enhances accountability and helps instill responsibility. Community service can be ordered by a Judge or by the supervising probation officer through the Adult Probation Department. Community service shall be ordered pursuant to the rules and conditions set forth in 22 CNCA § 991A–4.

B. The Adult Probation Department may place a probationer at a variety of work sites throughout Cherokee Nation jurisdictional boundaries. The sites shall be for the benefit of not-for-profit organizations, government agencies, and/or community service groups.

C. Officers assigned to the Adult Probation Department are responsible for placing, monitoring and evaluating all community service mandates. The needs and safety of the community as well as the skills of the probationer shall be considered when making placements. The Cherokee Nation Marshal Service may be called upon to assist with security for community service mandates.

D. Once a site has been deemed appropriate, it letter of agreement between the Adult Probation Department and the agency is signed. If a probationer fails to comply with a community service mandate a revocation hearing shall be held.

Historical Data

LA 28–06, eff. December 20, 2006.