Probation Center
/ˈproʊbeɪʃən ˈsɛntər/
Definitions
- (n.) A facility or office where probationers report regularly to a probation officer for supervision and support as part of their court-ordered probation sentence.
The defendant was required to check in weekly at the probation center to ensure compliance with probation terms.
Forms
- probation center
- probation centers
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Commentary
The term refers to a specific institutional setting within probation administration, distinct from general probation supervision which may occur in the community or other venues.
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