For Legal Professionals
These guides are written for defense attorneys, probation officers and other professionals who help clients meet court-ordered requirements. They cover how to vet an online community service provider, including nonprofit status, time tracking and verification codes, what probation officers should look for before approving an online program, and how defense attorneys can prepare and present alternative sentencing proposals to a judge.
Use them as a checklist when a client asks about online community service, or when you are building a sentencing proposal that includes community service, treatment or diversion. Each guide sets out the questions to ask and the documents to request, so you can evaluate any provider, including ours, by the same standards. Our letter of introduction describes the program for courts and officers, and each participant receives a dated activity report and a certificate with a verification code.
How Attorneys Can Vet Online Community Service Providers
A practical guide for defense attorneys on evaluating online community service providers for their clients. Learn what to look for in nonprofit status, tracking infrastructure, and court acceptance.
How Defense Attorneys Can Present Alternative Sentencing to a Judge
Strategies for defense attorneys to effectively advocate for alternative sentencing options, including community service, treatment programs, and diversion. Includes evidence to cite and arguments that work.
What Probation Officers Should Look for in Online Community Service Providers
A guide for probation officers on evaluating online community service providers. Learn the key indicators of legitimate programs, what tracking features to require, and how to verify participant completion.