By offering close supervision of clients on PTS, thus making the client more productive in the community via employment, counseling, education, drug counseling, weekly appointments and sight visits.
It started as part of the bail reform act to provide an option to excessive bonds. Many states with PTS have changed from the practice of bonding to using PTS.
PTS supervises defendants before sentencing. Probation is after sentencing. Dual supervision is not done in order to save the State money and manpower.
After meeting certain criteria to determine risk of flight and safety to community, a report and recommendation is given to the Judge for approval or denial.
