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Probably - although this may vary in different Legal Jurisdictions

In England and Wales this term is used as a consequence of a Probation Officer supervising those subject to various court orders under terms set by those courts, with a duty on the probation officer to report any failings to the court.

However as Probation Officers are no longer directly employed by Courts, they also have to answer to directions set by their employing authority which might cause conflict with the expectations and requirements of the court(s)

Probation Officers also supervise people on release from the custodial part of a criminal sentence and although the sentences are (obviously) imposed by a court the oversight of the supervision is managed by a Government Department - in England and Wales - The Ministry of Justice.

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Do you get a probation officer assigned before or after court?

After. A person is not on probation until they are sentenced to probation by the Court. Why would they get a probation officer until they are sentenced?


Can a probation officer hold over your hearing because you plead not guilty?

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Can a probation officer extend your probation if your fines are not paid?

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Does a probation officer or judge decide the extension of your probation based upon driving under revocation recently received?

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Can you leave the country while on summary probation?

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What happens in a violation of probation when they cant find your probation officer?

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Can you move out of Connecticut while on probation for a class A misdemeanor?

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Can a juvenile probation officer make you sell your car?

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