Probation
Introduction to Probation
Probation, in U.S. criminal law, a method of substituting supervision by a court-appointed agent in lieu of imprisonment. As a general rule, probation is used mostly in instances of misdemeanors committed by youthful offenders and first offenders. A probation officer is usually employed to supervise the offender for the probation period, which is fixed by the state, the court, and sometimes by statute. During this period, the offender must not commit criminal offenses and must report to the probation officer at regular intervals to give an account of his or her activities, including employment and leisure time. At the end of the probation period, the probationer is discharged.” (1)
Probation
References
See Also
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Procedure
- Parole
- Probation
- Mandatory Sentencing
Resources
See Also
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Procedure
- Parole
- Probation
- Mandatory Sentencing
Resources
Notes and References
- Information about Probation in the Encarta Online Encyclopedia
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