Penalty for Not Seeing Your Probation Officer

Reporting to a probation officer is part of a supervisory disposition. Periodic visits to these officers establish your trustworthiness and provide you a "practice period" as a responsible member of society. Failure to report can lead to unpleasant consequences.

Identification

Probation is a state of supervision offered to convicted persons for whom incarceration is not, in the view of the court, advisable or who have served a portion of a term and demonstrated readiness to return to society.

Conditions

The things you must do are listed at your probation hearing where you will receive orders for where and to whom to report for supervision. "Failure to Report" is a violation that will trigger a court hearing.

Significance

A warrant will be issued for your arrest and you will be brought to court to explain why you didn't appear.

Considerations

The judge will listen to both sides then determine whether sanctions should be ordered. These may include returning to jail for the rest of your sentence or an extended probation period; they may also include a fine or a jail term for the violation itself.

Probationer's Rights

If you are not treated respectfully or feel you have been unfairly harassed or discriminated against, you should complain to the probation supervisor or the judge.

Warning

Probation officers cannot change the verdict in your case; their only job is to facilitate your successful return to society.

References

• State of Connecticut Adult Probation

Resources

• Probation Violations
• More on Probation and Parole Theory