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The
criminal justice process is carried out by a number of discrete but
related entities that work together to enforce the rule of law while
ensuring the justice system is accessible and fair to all. Law
enforcement, the courts, corrections, and parole authorities each
have a leadership role to play in controlling crime and ensuring
public safety. The Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency
coordinates closely with these entities and fulfills its role in the
criminal justice process by:
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Providing
supervisory and treatment services to over 30,000 individuals on
pretrial release, probation and parole; and
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Assisting
federal and local courts in determining eligibility for release.
Given
that 70 percent of convicted offenders serve all or part of their
sentence in the community, effective service to the courts and
supervision of pretrial defendants and convicted offenders is
critical to public safety.
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