Pretrial & Probation Services
Pretrial Services
Seneca County Pretrial Services provides supervision of defendants awaiting trial or sentencing, and assures compliance with all bond conditions. A Pretrial Services Officer is assigned to each defendant.
Pretrial Services Contact Information
- 183 E. Perry St, Tiffin, Ohio 44883
- Phone: (567) 220-6900, ext 1183
- Fax: (567) 220-6523
Pretrial Services Staff:
Seneca County Pretrial Services is staffed by the following:
- Steve Niedermier, Lead Investigator
(567) 220-6900 ext. 1187 - Kim Coppes, PSI Administrative Assistant
(567) 220-6900 ext. 1188 - Lisa Newell, Presentence Investigator
(567) 220-6900 ext. 1225
Seneca County Probation Services
Seneca County Probation Services enhances public safety and promotes defendant reintegration in the community through proactive supervision and referral to community resources. Probation Services shall provide the highest quality service to the Court, community, and defendants, through effective community-based supervision, enforcement of court orders, and promotion of defendants’ positive change
Probation Services Contact Information
- 183 E. Perry St, Tiffin, Ohio 44883
- Phone: (567) 220-6900
- Fax: (567) 220-6523
Probation Services Staff:
Seneca County Probation Services is staffed by the following:
- Cathy Brookes, Chief Probation Officer
(567) 220-6900 ext. 1181 - Angie Ward, Probation Officer
(567) 220-6900 ext. 1182 - Daniel Cole, Probation Officer
(567) 220-6900 ext. 1184 - Daniel Shaferly, Probation Officer
(567) 220-6900 ext. 1185 - Patrick Ardner, Probation Officer
(567) 220-6900 ext. 1186 - Denise Ackerman, Program Assistant
(567) 220-6900 ext. 1180
Court's Philosophy About Supervision:
Defendants placed on probation, also known as community control, are under the supervision of the Seneca County Probation Services. All probation officers provide supervision to assigned defendants through evidence-based practices. Addressing the core issues and needs of every defendant requires evaluation and many levels of service. Defendants are referred to local agencies to address issues related to substance abuse, mental health, anger management, other support-based groups, vocational support, GED classes and other individualized services. Using best practices, Defendants will be assisted regarding financial education, lifestyle improvements and other life skills.
All probation officers are trained in evidence-based practices and core correctional practices. Specifically, all officers utilize Motivational Interviewing techniques to encourage defendants to explore and access internal and external factors that impact their thinking and subsequent actions.
Local Rules of Court
The Local Rules of Court herein shall apply only to the General and Domestic Relations Divisions, except as otherwise specifically provided.
PIVOT Recovery Program
"Participating in Victory of Transition" is a program that helps participants get back on the right path and assists with long-term sobriety.
Civil Mediation
Mediation is a process whereby the parties meet with a person not connected with the case, who is trained in dispute resolution.