What is probation?

Probation Supervision is a sentencing option for the Court instead of or in addition to jail or prison. The Court determines the conditions of the probation term, and Adult Probation ensures individuals have the necessary resources to comply with the conditions.

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1. How soon after a person is arrested is their first court hearing?
2. What happens at an initial appearance hearing?
3. If I'm a victim in a case, will I be contacted before the person is released?
4. What happens if a person under pretrial monitoring does not comply with the conditions of release?
5. If the Judge orders a Presentence Report, what do I do?
6. What do I need to bring to my Presentence Interview?
7. What is the Presentence Officer going to ask me during my interview?
8. Am I allowed to bring my child / children to my presentence interview?
9. What is the difference between probation and parole?
10. How can Adult Probation help?
11. How do I contact my Probation Officer?
12. What documents will I need to provide to Probation?
13. What are probation conditions?
14. What happens if I violate my conditions of probation?
15. What is an undesignated felony?
16. How do I get my civil rights restored?
17. What is probation?