Juvenile Probation Chief Probation Officer: Sandy J. Pippin-Gomez   Phone: 956.765.9142 Fax: 956.765.9934   Physical Address 200 E. 7th Avenue Zapata, TX 78076 (3rd floor)   Mailing Address: P.O.Box 1125 Zapata, TX 78076

Juvenile Probation Staff Chief Juvenile Probation Officer: Sandy J. Pippin-Gomez Deputy Chief Juvenile Probation Officer: Alba Benavidez   Juvenile Probation Officer: Roger Miller Juvenile Probation Officer: Gabriela Navarro Juvenile Probation Officer: Monica Benavidez Support Personnel: Genoveva Buruato

Juvenile Board Members Chairman: The Honorable 49th District Judge Jose A. Lopez               49th District Juvenile Court Judge juvenile       Juvenile Judge: Honorable County Judge Rosalva Guerra                 Juvenile Master/Referee: Ricardo Solis

A juvenile probation officer is considered an extension of the court. They are to perform all duties relative to effective and responsible supervision and the processing and rehabilitation of those juveniles on his/her caseload. This is to be done while always keeping in mind the best interest and welfare of the child and of public safety.   He/She is to assist the court on any matter pertaining to probation when requested to do so by the Judge.   They must also be knowledgeable and comply with all Texas Juvenile Probation Commission Standards, Department and County Policies and Procedures and Title III of the Texas Family Code.   The promotion of positive community relations is a valuable component of the position. There will also be instances when a juvenile probation officer will be required to participate and /or speak on applicable programs concerning juveniles or related matters.   It is imperative that a good working relationship with the offices of the County Attorney, the Sheriff, County Clerk, District Clerk and other officers with whom the Juvenile Probation Department interacts with on a regular basis be established.   A juvenile probation officer must establish and maintain a good working relationship with the Judge presiding over Court.   He/She must promote a positive image of probation with the community and maintain a high level of professionalism and moral character at all times.