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It is known as a "work release" program.
If someone gets a sentence of 7 years plus 5 years supervised probation it usually means that when they get out of prison they will have to also be on probation for 5 years, supervised. This depends on the actual order by the court.
The correctional alternative that permits offenders to serve their sentence under supervision in the community os called probation.
It is legal and common for offenders to be subject to random drug and alcohol screens as a condition of their probation, so yes, offenders can be randomly tested while serving their sentence. Once the sentence is complete and probation is terminated, the government would once again need probable cause or a warrant to obtain this kind of information.
When a person is placed on supervised probation, they may be required to submit to urine tests to check for illicit substances. If the urine test comes back positive for drugs or alcohol, probation may be revoked, and the probationer may be sent to serve their sentence in jail.
Probation is NOT a "get out of jail free" card. It IS a sentence for a crime. The conditions of your probation are whatever the judge says they will be. The PO only carries out the orders the judge issued in your particular case.
Probation and custody - are two completely opposite situations ! Probation - is a period of supervised freedom while a case is being prepared for court. Custody - is a period of imprisonment - either before a court case (remand) or after trial (sentence).
If it wasn't included in your probation papers (very doubtful), and you are on supervised probation ask your PO. If not, you can check with the court that found you guilty and issued the sentence, or refer to the case file maintained in the Clerk Of Court's office.
On a 'suspended" sentence you don't "serve" ANY time incarcerated. There may (and probably will) be a period of probation, both supervised and un-supervised, which could run for the entire 11 years. All depends on the sentencing judge and his decision.
Yes, supervised probation means that your activities and lifestyle can be looked into at anytime. REMEMBER: You are NOT a free person - even though not behind bars, you are serving a sentence for being found guilty of a crime!
It may depend on the wording of the paperwork that you received at the time you were place on probation. Remember - probation IS a sentence and you are under the authority and supervision of the court whether you are "un-supervised" or not. If you commit ANY violation of the law, you could run the risk of having your probation revoked and serving the remainder or your sentence behind bars.
Offenders who commit serious crimes often face legal consequences.