Understanding Probation Officer Assignments at Marion County (OR)
Trying to figure out who's supervising your loved one in Marion County? The public caseload roster can help—but only if you know what you're looking at. Here's how assignments work, what those roster labels actually mean, and who to call when a name isn't listed.
Marion County organizes probation caseloads by specialized teams, not just geography. You'll see units like the Sex Offender Unit, Gender Responsive Unit, Special Services Unit, Transitional Services, Domestic Violence Unit, Limited Supervision Unit, and Treatment Courts. The idea is to match people with officers and resources that fit their specific needs and conditions - not a one-size-fits-all approach.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office caseload report is a snapshot in time. Look for the
Each line on the roster shows the client's name, their SID, and the PO name. Usually that last column is an officer's name - but sometimes it's a label instead. You might see LIMITED SUPERVISION, IMMIGRATION, VACANT (like
Specialized units allow for more targeted supervision. Someone in Treatment Courts will be managed differently than someone in the Domestic Violence Unit. A person in the Sex Offender Unit typically has different conditions and monitoring needs than someone on Limited Supervision. The goal is matching supervision to the risks and needs most relevant to each case.
Marion County uses several evidence-based approaches: the EPICS supervision model, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral interventions, and risk and needs assessments. According to the Community Corrections Division, all staff have been trained in EPICS - a framework designed to address key risk factors while maintaining accountability and community safety. If your loved one's supervision feels structured and skills-focused, that's consistent with how Marion County says it operates.
A roster assignment or unit label gives you a general clue about the supervision emphasis. Being tied to Limited Supervision, the Domestic Violence Unit, or Treatment Courts suggests the case is handled within that specialized framework. This matters because supervision style, expectations, and coordination with other services often look different depending on the unit.
Note: A unit assignment on the roster doesn’t automatically mean someone is placed into a specific program. If you need to understand what services or requirements apply, verify the details directly with Community Corrections and ask how the person’s supervision plan is being handled.
Marion County's biennial Community Corrections plan reported a 50:1 client-to-parole/probation-deputy caseload average for 2021–2023. With numbers like that, it's not surprising when a roster shows placeholders like VACANT GENERAL or UNIT INTAKE instead of a specific officer - especially when assignments are in transition or being covered through a unit process.
If the roster doesn't show a clear PO name - or shows a placeholder like VACANT GENERAL, IMMIGRATION, LIMITED SUPERVISION, or UNIT INTAKE - call Community Corrections directly. The Community Corrections Director/Manager is Mike Hartford, Commander. Contact: 3610 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, OR 97317; phone (503) 540-8084; fax (503) 540-8055; email mhartford@co.marion.or.us. Keep your request simple: you're trying to confirm the current supervising officer or unit contact for the person listed on the roster.
- ✓ The person’s name exactly as it appears on the caseload report
- ✓ The SID shown on the same line
- ✓ The “Report Generated” timestamp from the top of the roster version you’re using
- ✓ The exact assignment label shown (for example: VACANT GENERAL, UNIT INTAKE, LIMITED SUPERVISION, IMMIGRATION)
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