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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. [[ | + | '''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]] |
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Probation is an alternative to imprisonment allowing a person found guilty of an offense to stay in the community, usually under conditions and under the supervision of a probation officer. A violation of probation can lead to its revocation and to imprisonment.
