Probation Office
/ˈproʊbəˌʃən ˈɒfɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) A government office responsible for supervising offenders placed on probation and assisting their rehabilitation.
The probation office monitored the offender's compliance with court-imposed conditions.
Forms
- probation office
- probation offices
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Commentary
Typically, the term refers to the administrative entity managing probation services rather than individual officers.
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