Probation Define
A sentence entailing the conditional release of a convicted offender into the community
Under supervision of the court
Subject to certain conditions for a specified time
Supervised by probation officers
What is probation an alternative to?
incarceration;
Maximum probation supervion in NJ
1-5 YEARS maximum (ON FINAL)
Most probation terms in NJ range from 1 to 5 years
NJ Probation conditions
Can be held WITHOUT bail if you violate probation
Probation officers can search without a warrant
Must cooperate with probation officers in any medical/psychological examination
NO GUNS
Extradition clause
Explain the extradition clause
If detained in any other state while on probation, NJ will arrest you
You give consent and are unable to fight it
If you are 23 years old, and go through probation, how much time do you have to spend in probation
1 year
Parole vs. probation sentence wise
Parole is a remainder of a prison sentence, but probation is an alternative to conviction
Difference between probation and parole officers
parole officers carry guns whileprobation dont
What is intesive supervision pprobation?
form of probation with much stricter conditions and much closer monitoring than standard probation. It is typically designed for offenders who are considered too dangerous or “high risk” for regular probation,
Why are community sentences popular?
○ Less costly
○ Offender maintain family and community ties
○ Can be structure to maximize security and maintain public safety
○ Scaled in severity to correspond to the seriousness of the crime
○ Can feature restoration and reintegration
§ Restoration= restore everyone involved
□ Offender apologizes and restores victims
○ Can acts as a second chanc
What are tasks of probation officers
- investigation
- Intake
- Diagnosis
- Treatment Supervision
- Risk Classification
Defind judicial reprieve
allowed judges to suspend punishment
What does judicial reprieve allow convicted offenders to do?
Seek a pardon
Gather new evidence
Demonstrate they had reformed behavior
Define the practice fo recognizance
Enabled convicted offenders to remain free if they agreed to
enter into a debt obligation with the state
Who are probation orders for internet use for
sex offenders
When Can Probation Be Revoked?
Fails to comply with rules
Disobeys reasonable requests to meet treatment obligations
Commits new criminal offense
What do probation officers do in investigation/
Serves as basis for sentencing
Controls whether defendant granted community release or secure confinement
Provides foundation for shaping treatment program and supervision efforts
Learn more about offender’s life, background, circumstances
define intake
Process where probation officer works with all parties to design resolution
what happens if intake is successful?
Settles case at initial appearance before formal proceedings start
What happenes if intake is unsuccessful
Case taken to court
WHat is diagnosis for?
Used to select appropriate treatment modes
What does treatment supervision do?
Program of therapy designed to help offender deal with problems that resulted in antisocial behavior
What does risk classification do?
Categorizing probationers and then assigning them to a level and type of supervision based on their particular needs and the risks they pose to the community.
What are the three risk levels?
Low risk: Minimal supervision
Medium risk: Moderate supervision
High risk: Intensive supervision
