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Q: Who decides if a person will be on probation?
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Does a probation officer or judge decide the extension of your probation based upon driving under revocation recently received?

The judge decides whether you get probation, or not, and the terms of the probation. The Probation Officer just carries out the court's order and administers the probation order.


What does it mean when a court terminates probation?

That person that was on probation has been granted early termination (got off of probation early). Now if it said probation revoked then that means that the person violated probation and has been sent back to jail or prison


What is a probation warrant?

A probation warrant is issued when a person violates the terms of their probation. The warrant is issued by the court and the person must appear to explain their actions to the judge.


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 person reject probation after a probation revocation hearing has been set?

A person cannot be set for a probation revocation hearing unless they have already been sentenced to probation. If you are asking if a person can request to do their prison time instead of being released again to probation then yes they can. It may sound odd, but it does happen.


Does a jury decides if a person is guilty or not guilty?

Yes, a jury decides if a person is guilty or not guilty.


What does 6 month probation mean?

It means the person is on probation for a period of 6 months.


CAN MICHIGAN FELONY PROBATION EXTRADITE A PERSON ON PROBATION ON INTERSTATE COMPACT IN ARIZONA?

Yes


What is the Forerunner of probation?

Two of the forerunners of probation are judicial reprieve and bail. A third forerunner of probation is for a person to be released on their own recognizance.


What is forerunners of probation?

Two of the forerunners of probation are judicial reprieve and bail. A third forerunner of probation is for a person to be released on their own recognizance.


How do you report someone who is in violation of probation?

The probation officer will investigate and see if there was, in fact, a violation. If he or she believes a violation did occur, then the offender can be arrested, so as to have a court hearing. This hearing usually takes place between the prosecuting attorney, the offender and his attorney, the probation officer, and the judge. After hearing all of the facts and arguments, it is then that a judge decides if the offender's probation will be revoked, and he or she will serve any remaining jail time that was originally suspended.


What happen to a convicted felon on probation if someone presses charges against them for harassment?

That person could be arrested for violation of probation and have their probation revoked which ends up with the person going to jail. You may also have a new set of probation terms given to you.