I am on Probation and i need some advice plz..?

Question

I am 17 this is my first offense for getting into trouble with the law. I have 3 counts of theft on myself. I need to know all of the steps like how does probation go. Yesterday my mom got something in the mail from the Juvenile Court System saying that i am now on Probation. Only if you know how it works please tell me, or otherwise go on to a different question. My question is that if someone is on probation (like myself), will they loose their freedom or will they just go to jail or will they do community service.? Cause i am on probation and i do not know what will be happening to myself. I am asking this question so that way i am aware of my own bad-consequence.
Please no idiotic answers and thanks for your reply.

yahzmin, has asked me if i had my trial already no. My court date is sometime in October.

Answer 1

I'm not sure exactly what letter your mother may have received, but if you haven't gone to court you are probably not yet on probation. Was this letter, perhaps, telling that a petition alleging delinquency has been filed against you, or that you need to come to the probation department for an intake interview?

Here's how the process works in Indiana for juvenile probation:
1. After an arrest is made, the Probation Department makes a referral to the Prosecutor's Office as to whether or not a Petition filing delinquency should be filed with the court, if the case should be informally adjusted (probation without going to court if the offense is minor and the juvenile admits), or if the case should be dismissed.

2. If the petition alleging delinquency is filed, an Initial Hearing is set in court. At this hearing, the charges against the juvenile are read, and the juvenile gets a chance to admit or deny the allegations. If he admits that he did commit the offense, a dispositional/sentencing hearing is scheduled. (skip to step 4)

3. If the juvenile denies that he committed the offense, a fact-finding hearing is scheduled. This is the actual trial. Witnesses will be subpeoned for each side, and the judge will render a decision. If the decision is that the juvenile did commit the offense, a dispositional hearing is set.

4. Prior to the dispositional hearing, the juvenile and his parent(s) will go to the probation department for a pre-dispo interview. This gives the Probation Officer a chance to develop a pre-sentencing report on the juvenile, and allows the Probation Officer to decide upon the terms of Probation to recommend to the court.

5. The dispositional hearing is quick. The judge asks both sides if they have had a chance to look over the pre-dispo report, then the judge will ask for comments from the Prosecutor and from the juvenile (and attorney if he has one). The court usually accepts the Probation Officer's recommendations for the terms of probation. The judge reads the terms aloud, and the hearing is over. At this point, I go outside the courtroom with the juvenile and his parents and set up an appointment in about a week.

6. At that meeting, I read through the terms and conditions of probation and let the juvenile know my expectations.

For three counts of theft, I would ask that there be a 1 year term of probation, with 2 days of juvenile boot camp, 72 hours road crew, probation fees of $25 month, attendance at our 12 week cognitive-based thinking class, possible 1 weekend at a juvenile detention facility, 30 days on electronic monitoring, and attendance at school with no unexcused absences. You would also pay admin fees of $200 to start probation, court costs, and restitution to your victims. You would pay $100/day for the detention, and $10 a day for the Electronic Monitoring.

Answer 2

What you need to find out is what level of probation you are on. There are several different levels, which require different frequency of reporting. If this is a first offense, you are probably not on a very high level. Have you had your trial already?

Anyway, you should have been directed to actually report to probation, where they will answer all these questions for you. But, as I said, as a first offender you probably just need to report to probation at a certain time for a some period of time, as decided by the Court. However, if you don't report as ordered, or if you get into even more trouble, you can then get higher levels of probation or be incarcerated. Probation and the Courts really do try not to lock up juveniles unless it is ABSOLUTELY necessary.

Good luck!!

Answer 3

Depends on the terms of your probation. The minimums are basically that you cannot leave the city until your probation is up without permission.

You cannot miss school for any reason unless you have a doctors note.

You cannot violate any laws right down to Cerfew.

You have to meet with your probation officer every so often, and he can choose to drop by at any time to see what you are doing.

During the time of probation you are basically "owned" by the state. Any Probation Violations will mean a trip to Jail for the remainder of your sentence.

Basically, Don't screw up.

Answer 4

If your Mom got papers saying you were on Probation then you should get a call or papers from your court assigned Probation officer. Then you will make an appointment and go talk to your officer. They will monitor you and make sure you keep your nose clean. If you happen to mess up while on Probation; then more than likely, you will have to do time in jail. Parolees are the only ones that have to report every month in my state. Good luck to you and stay clean!

Answer 5

This answer can vary depending on your situation. If you have been arrested you will most likely need to pay money and work out payment plans with your probation officer. Some require community service for the offense, some require weekly drug testing... You should have been assigned a probation officer that will instruct you on exactly what your offenses are requiring you to do. Most probation officers are there to help you so don't be afraid to talk to them frequently. Good luck, hope you get back on track =)

Answer 6

If you are on probation that means that the criminal justice system wants to keep an eye on you for a certain length of time. Usually you have to report to a probation officer once a month. Contact the probation department right away and find out what your requirements are or you will be in violation of your probation and you will go to jail then.

Answer 7

Your probation requirements depend on what the Judge sentenced you to. First of all there are more than 1 type of probation (regular, intensive, electronic monitoring, etc.).

There are several sentencing options the Judge may have given you. They may include: fine/restitution payments, probation fees, drug testing, community service, curfew, and many more.

Call your probation officer and find out what YOUR requirements are. Be sure to do what the Judge order or you may find yourself back in jail awaiting a probation violation hearing.

Good luck!

Answer 8

well for starters....if your now on probation, then the notice should have a P.O officers name on it. U have to report to them after receiving the notice. Once you've been placed on probation, all depending on the time given, U cannot get in ANY trouble. And if u do then U will be arrested and U will have to serve all of your back up time. Dont miss any appointments with your P.O. That is 1 way to violate!

Answer 9

You will not lose your feedom hun! You will not go to jail... unless you you do something else that will get you in trouble with the law, thats called a probation violation. You just have to show up to your probation officers office and talk to them and you will have to do drug test(pee for them) your not allowed to drink If your 21 or go into any establishment thats main cunsumption is alcohol and if you have to pay restitution pay it. and you must keep a job to pay your restitution. I hope this helps you a lil and remember you have a choice to get in trouble. choose not to okay!!! You'll be fine

Answer 10

if you are on probation, then you have a probation officer to report to, tell them what you have told us and that you are concerned and have questions, they will answer you honestly. Stay out of trouble and you should be good to go as an adult