probation officer
- Noun:
- A court officer who supervises probationers: A "probation officer" is a professional who works for the court or a correctional agency. Their primary duty is to monitor and supervise individuals (probationers) who have been sentenced to probation instead of, or in addition to, incarceration. They ensure the probationer complies with the court's conditions.
- Noun:
- The judge ordered the defendant to report to his probation officer weekly.
- Her probation officer helped her find a job and counseling services.
- Meeting with a probation officer is a standard condition of probation.
"To be assigned a probation officer": To have a specific officer appointed to supervise one's probation case.
- Upon his release, he was assigned a probation officer.
"To report to one's probation officer": To regularly meet with or provide information to the supervising officer as required.
- He must report to his probation officer every Monday.
Probation (n): A court-ordered period of supervision in the community, often as an alternative to imprisonment.
- He received three years of probation for the offense.
Probationer (n): A person who is serving a sentence of probation under supervision.
- The probationer must obey all laws.
Parole officer (n): A similar official who supervises individuals released from prison on parole. (Note: Parole and probation are legally distinct.)
- Supervising officer: An officer responsible for oversight.
- Court supervision officer: An officer providing court-ordered supervision.
Under the supervision of a probation officer: Describing the state of being monitored by this officer.
- She is living in the community under the supervision of a probation officer.
Violation of probation (VOP): A failure to comply with the terms set by the court and monitored by the probation officer.
- Missing an appointment with his probation officer could lead to a violation of probation.
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the officer of the court who supervises probationers
