Court Services operates these special programs as alternative sentencing options to the Court.

Homebound Detention
Homebound detention allows the release of minors from secure detention by court order to an intensive level of supervision in the communityMinors are visited regularly and home and at school by homebound officers while on the program to verify compliance with house arrest rules. Electronic home monitoring is utilized for many of the minors in this program.
Electronic Home Monitoring (EM)
Electronic Monitoring is useful in relieving the overcrowding at the Kane County Jail. Individuals who are sentenced to Electronic Monitoring are allowed to remain in their communities and continue to hold their jobs so that they can provide for their families. The Electronic Monitoring fee is determined by the sentencing judge; assessment can be from $6.00 to $12.50 per day. Kane County uses the active Electronic Monitoring equipment which allows monitoring of individuals in their homes 24 hours a day.
Intensive Probation
The Intensive Probation unit is designed for individuals who would otherwise be incarcerated but can be safely supervised in the community through this program. Staff in this unit are armed, and they conduct home visits for all of the field services probation units.
Domestic Violence
Two officers supervise juvenile and adult offenders convicted of domestic violence. Contact is made with victims to insure that they are safe and have access to necessary services. This unit works closely with the domestic violence shelters and counselors throughout the county.
Sex Offender Caseload
Two specialized officers closely monitor offenders convicted of sex-related offenses. This unit works as a team with community sex offender treatment providers and local polygraph examiners to insure that the possibility of reoffending is minimized.