PROBATION

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The following is summarized from State of Connecticut Judicial Branch: Common Legal Terms.

WHAT IS PROBATION?

Probation is when a convicted offender is sentenced to a term of incarceration, but the sentencing judge suspends the sentence. While the sentence is suspended the offender is required to remain under the supervision of a probation officer for a period of time set by the judge.

In Connecticut, juvenile and adult probation is responsibility of the State Judicial Branch through local Superior Courts' probation offices.

For more information, see the Connecticut State Judicial Branch: Adult Probation Frequently Asked Questions.

TO FIND PROVIDERS IN CONNECTICUT'S COMMUNITY RESOURCES DATABASE:

• Search by service name: Probation

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SOURCES:  State of Connecticut Judicial Branch: Common Legal Terms; Refer Database
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CONTENT LAST REVIEWED: March2011