Jessica Fort

Chief Probation Officer | Strategic Development Bureau

Jessica Fort is the Chief Deputy Probation Officer for the Orange County Probation Department, where she leads the Strategic Development Bureau, which includes strategic planning, research and evaluation, training and innovation, policy and legislative affairs, public affairs and information, victim services, peer support, and the Department’s Batterers’ Intervention and Counseling and Treatment (BIP/CAT) programs. Her work centers on strengthening transparency, accountability, and meaningful partnerships with the community.

With nearly 30 years of experience serving in multiple Bay Area counties, Jessica has worked alongside justice, health, education, and community organizations to support individuals and families impacted by the justice system. She brings an equity-centered, trauma-informed approach to her leadership and has returned to Southern California, where she grew up, with a strong commitment to public safety, rehabilitation, staff wellness, and building trust through collaboration and service.