The Probation Department, operated by Placer County in California, is an integral part of the justice system, and functions as a legislatively created support agency for the criminal, juvenile and family courts. It offers various programs and services that lessen the impact and reoccurrence of crime. The department s juvenile services division serves the probation needs of those who have been accused of committing a crime when they were less than 18 years. The Probation Department s adult services division is responsible for supervising adults placed on formal probation by the courts. Its officers conduct presentence investigations and write sentencing recommendations to the courts on felony and misdemeanor cases. The Probation Department has one of its offices in Auburn, Calif.