Probation Officer
/ˈproʊbeɪʃən ˈɔːfɪsər/
Definitions
- (n.) A public officer who supervises offenders placed on probation instead of serving time in prison, ensuring compliance with court-ordered conditions.
The probation officer met with the defendant weekly to monitor his progress.
Forms
- probation officer
- probation officers
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Commentary
The role is distinct from a parole officer though often conflated; probation officers operate pre-sentencing or as alternatives to incarceration, focusing on rehabilitation under the court's authority.
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