Juvenile Probation
/ˌdʒuːvəˈnaɪl proʊˈbeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A court-ordered period during which a juvenile offender is released under supervision instead of serving time in a detention facility.
The judge placed him on juvenile probation with monthly check-ins.
Forms
- juvenile probation
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Commentary
Juvenile probation differs from adult probation by focusing on rehabilitation appropriate to minors.
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