The Smith County Juvenile Probation Department is responsible for completing social investigations and preparing reports. The department is a part of Smith County Juvenile Services, which is governed by Smith County in Texas. It supervises juveniles on probation, as well as refers children and families to various community service agencies. The Smith County Juvenile Probation Department is additionally responsible for supervising children following court actions on a voluntary basis if no court actions are taken. The department monitors the child s progress reports in schools and work places. It also responds to emergency calls from children, parents and law enforcement agencies.