Community Supervision
/ˈkɒmjʊnɪti səˈpɜːrvɪʒən/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal status allowing offenders to remain in the community under court-ordered conditions instead of incarceration.
The defendant was sentenced to three years of community supervision with mandatory counseling sessions.
Forms
- community supervision
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Commentary
Community supervision often serves as an alternative to imprisonment, emphasizing rehabilitation and monitoring within the community context.
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