Sentencing Probation

Criminal Procedure: Sentencing Probation

Introduction to Sentencing Probation

Judges often have the option to place a convicted offender on probation. Probation means the offender will remain in the community (rather than be sent to jail) subject to certain conditions prescribed by statute or by the judge. One condition of probation is supervision by a probation officer. If the offender violates the conditions of probation, probation can be revoked and the offender can be incarcerated. See also Probation.” (1)

Resources

Notes and References

• Information about Sentencing Probation in the Encarta Online Encyclopedia

Guide to Sentencing Probation

In this Section

Pretrial Events (including Investigation and Arrest, Pretrial Events Booking, First Judicial Appearance, Bail, Preliminary Hearing, Arraignment on the Indictment and Preparation for Trial), Trial,

Jury, Trial Evidence, Trial Motions, Burden of Proof, Hung Jury, Motions After Trial, Sentencing (including Sentencing Probation and Parole), Appeals and Habeas Corpus.