Based on the 2007 statistical annual report, collections for 2005 reached $469,912. This figure dropped to $98,661.95 in 2006, but went up to $109,494.65 in 2007.
The financial collections were from fines, restitution, probation fees and court fees.
From Jan.2 to July 10 this year, Probation Office records showed a total of 2,777 probationers.
Of this figure, 2,612 probationers are from Saipan, 74 are from Rota and 91 are from Tinian.
During the six-month period, collections at the Probation Office on Saipan reached an ending balance of $1,598,251.21 from fines, and an ending balance of $883,835.42 from restitution fees.
Collections from Tinian for the same period reached $43,098 from fines, and $27,473.78 from restitution fees.
On Rota, collections from fines reached $37,080 while collections from restitution fees reached $12,646.63.
In 2005, there were 2,858 persons on probation.
The number declined to 2,790 in 2006 but went up to 3,100 in 2007.
Supreme Court Chief Justice Miguel S. Demapan earlier said that probation officers have their hands full in monitoring all those on probation on Saipan, Rota and Tinian.
Demapan said there are only 11 probation officers who, aside from their regular workload —which covers enforcement of court orders, investigation, assessments and status report submissions — also give courtesy assistance by monitoring those who are on probation from other jurisdictions.
