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Probation is a set of conditions offered to a person convicted of a crime by the court to avoid imprisonment. The probation may be overseen by either a state or local court. If the terms of the probation are violated, the person risks jail time.
Function
A probation officer works for a probation agency and has limited law enforcement capacity, such as the ability to make arrests. They monitor people released on probation by the court.
Intensive Supervision
Intensive supervision is when a person must report to a probation officer at time intervals determined by the court. The person on probation may also be required to wear a monitoring device to be tracked by a probation officer.
Standard Supervision
Standard supervision is a when a person on probation must report to a probation officer at time intervals determined by the court. Invasive procedures, such as tracking devices, are not used.
Unsupervised Probation
Unsupervised probation is when a person is not required to report to a probation officer. He must simply uphold the terms of the probation set by the court to avoid jail time.
Violation
If a probation officer is witness to a violation of probation by the convicted, he has the ability to arrest the offender. The person on probation must then prove innocence to the court to avoid being incarcerated.
Source:
World Law Direct: U.S. Probation FAQ
Department of Justice: Community Corrections : What is a probation order?
El Dorado County: Probation Department Frequently Asked Questions
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