Traditional Probation & Intensive Supervision ... - Ottawa County

Attachment VParticipant Interview ResultsResponses – ISP ProbationersCompletedProbationDid NotCompleteProbationTotalYes 77.7% (7) 75.0% (6) 76.5% (13)No 0.0% (0) 25.0% (2) 11.8% (2)Unsure 22.2% (2) 0.0% (0) 11.8% (2)Total 100.0% (9) 100.0% (8) 100.0% (17)Completed ProbationAnswer: Yes• The Judge was fair and pretty lenient; the Judge could have given me jail time, but chose not to• The Judge appreciated my honesty and helped me out• The penalties the Judge gave me were well deserved. I had ISP and probation for a total of 1 year• The Judge gave me a shorter jail sentence and sentenced me to recovery meetings• The Judge was tough, but gave me a sentence that I needed and probably deserved• My encounter with the Judge will help me stay out of trouble in future• The punishment fit the crimeAnswer: Unsure• I don’t remember the Judge, only my lawyerDid Not Complete ProbationAnswer: Yes• The Judge was fair and understanding (2)• The Judge gave me a fair break• The Judge was fair and responsible and gave me a proper sentence• The Judge was patient and understanding of my situation• The Judge was strict and good. The Judge was very understanding and wanted to help meAnswer: No• The Judge did not consider my situation; the Judge heard “Domestic Violence” and didn’t care to listen after that• The Judge just read what was on the paper; they have their mind made up before they see youQuestion:Did your relationship with the judge negatively or positively affect your attitude? How?Responses – Traditional ProbationersCompletedProbationDid NotCompleteProbationTotalPositively 60.0% (45) 62.5% (5) 60.2% (50)Negatively 25.3% (19) 37.5% (3) 26.5% (22)Neither 1 14.7% (11) 0.0% (0) 13.3% (11)Total 100.0% (75) 100.0% (8) 100.0% (83)Completed ProbationAnswer: Positively• The Judge was fair and/or understanding (9)1. These respondents did not have a relationship with the Judge