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'''Probation''' is an alternative to [[Prison|imprisonment]] allowing a person found guilty of an [[offense]] to stay in the community, usually under conditions and under the supervision of a [[Probation officers (or pretrial services officers)|probation officer]]. A violation of probation can lead to its revocation and to imprisonment. [[category:legal terms]]

'''Probation''' is an alternative to [[Prison|imprisonment]] allowing a person found guilty of an [[offense]] to stay in the community, usually under conditions and under the supervision of a [[Probation officers (or pretrial services officers)|probation officer]]. A violation of probation can lead to its revocation and to imprisonment. [[Category:Legal Terms]]