Jane Chavez

Court Services Officer in Adult Probation and Child Custody/Family Law.

1996-2004 Probation Officer Supervising Defendants to ensure their compliance with the courts orders and success in completing probation conditions. Communicated Clients progress with the Courts orders.

2004-2021 Processed Protection orders including screening, advocating and communicating with Judicial staff, police and advocates. Completed child custody Investigations and made recommendation for custody disputes.

2022-2024 Child Custody Investigations exclusively: Conducted Investigations of Child Custody including home visits, interviews and gathering information from the schools and community.

Making recommendations for custody, and assisting clients in meeting the courts orders in custody cases.

For at least fifteen years I independently did supervised visit for those whom the Court required their parenting time to be monitored. I prepared reports and testified in some of these cases.

• Improved court efficiency by streamlining case management processes and reducing paperwork backlog.
• Promoted a positive and safe courtroom environment by maintaining strict adherence to courtroom protocol and etiquette.
• Aided judges in making informed decisions by compiling detailed reports on defendant backgrounds and case specifics.
• Facilitated smoother operations within the courthouse by managing schedules, calendars, and coordinating appointments for judges, attorneys, and self represented litigants.
• Upheld the integrity of the court system by consistently demonstrating professionalism, impartiality, and ethical decision-making in all aspects of work.
• Maintained flow of documents received and served through appropriate clerks up to judges and back to final destination.
• Prioritized Victim Safety and comfort while in the court room. including keeping them in a safe location away from the Offender.