Probation Revocation
/prəˈbeɪʃən ˌrɪˌvɒˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal process by which a court cancels a defendant's probation due to a violation of probation terms.
The judge ordered a probation revocation after the defendant failed a drug test.
Forms
- probation revocation
- probation revocations
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Commentary
Probation revocation is a critical step that can result in imprisonment; precise procedural adherence is required to protect due process rights.
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