what happens to you when your on probation?and do you have to go to court?

Question

i really wanna know...i'm worried cause i'm being put under probation. i'm not gonna blame my friends for it because it was my choice even though they we're presurring me to steal but i was still the one who did it.So its my falt and i take all responsability for that poor action of mine (i feel so stupid now).but yeah...please someone tell me what happens cause i need to know.that you for your time its very much appriciated

Answer 1

What do you want to know? Basically take drug tests, don't get arrested, pay fees and fines, pay any restitution, report monthly, etc. I could quote them all but they vary state to state. Basically you stay out of trouble and they watch to see if you do.

Answer 2

Ok, before I begin, let me start by saying that as mentioned above rules and policies change from state to state, county to county. Also, there is such a thing as a bad probation officer. POs are human like everyone else, and there are good ones and bad ones.

That being said, probation is designed to rehabilitate a person. Simple as that. It does have a "punishment" factor to it, in the form of fees and restrictions. But the vast majority of it is actually pretty simple.

99% of the conditions are normal, every day lifestyle choices. Things like get a job, don't use drugs, etc. If you live a normal, pro-social lifestyle, probation is cake.

There might be classes ordered. Though they may have costs not included in your probation fees, they are not designed to simply waste your time, but rather help you change your choices and behaviors that resulted in criminal action.

You will be required to report (typically monthly, but sometimes more) and pay your fees. You will be responsible to completing your classes as instructed. As long as you do this, you won't have any problems.

You will hear a lot of people say things like "probation is a set-up". The first thing to do is ask yourself, "who is saying this and why?" Usually, people with problems with probation have been revoked, and do not want to admit their own role in their revocation and would rather blame their PO or the "system". Remember, typically probation is a plea bargain... go over the conditions with your attorney, and ask questions. If you don't like what is offered, ask if it can be changed. And if the prosecutor refuses, you do NOT have to accept it, and are more than welcome to pursue a trial.

Just remember that probation is a deal you made with the court. They allow you to go home, work at your job, see your family, and not send you to jail, and in return you agree to the conditions set.

Answer 3

First it's very big of you to take responsibility for your actions, and I comend you on this. You will need to follow all the rules they lay out for you and whats expected of you while your under probation and they will make this very clear.Then you will have to report to your probation officer ever so often , he will tell you when to come and see him When he tells you your appt. time make sure you show up or you'll be in serious trouble they will get you for probation violation , and then your punishment will be worse than you can imagine.If you have a curfew make sure you abide by it any rules and regulation they set forth under your probation contract make sure you follow them to the tee, and keep your system clean and free of drugs, because than can randomly test you at any time. Also you are not aloud around any know felons this is an automatic violation of your parole.Good Luck

Answer 4

If you have gone to court for your theft charge and received probation then you have to contact your probation officer within 48 hrs. Then you will set up a meeting with him/her. You will probably meet once a week in the beginning and they will ask if you've been arrested since you last saw each other...hopefully you'll say no and then set up your next meeting. If community service is part of your probation then they will want your signed time sheets and you'll have to give them that info weekly. Eventually you will see them once every other week and finally monthly depending on how much probation you have.

The only time you will have to go to court again is if you violate that probation. By getting arrested again, failing to pay restitution or any other clauses in your probation...and then you will face serving time in prison.

Answer 5

I'm sure the bailiff will let you know exactly what is required of you while on probation. I don't think reporting to your parole officer or any court dates are negotiable. In that you won't have much choice. Plan on staying in school, study hard, report to your officer and obey the rules from now on eh.

Answer 6

probation is usually like when you can go home and stuff but they put like something on u and its a locator and yes im pretty sure u have to go to court.

Answer 7

when you are on probation, they let u go on an agreement but if u do anything wrong under your probation period, you are theirs!!!