I’ve been convicted, what happens now?

If the individual is in custody at the time of plea, a sentencing hearing will be set and the Probation Department will receive a referral from the Court.  A Probation Officer will be assigned to complete the Pre-Sentence Report for the Court. The Court will make a determination, based on the report provided by the Probation Department, and other relevant information, as to whether a grant of probation or a State Prison/County Prison sentence is warranted.

If an individual enters a plea and is out of custody, they will be directed by the Court to contact the Probation Department. The defendant will be assigned to a Probation Officer from our Court Investigations unit.  An interview will be conducted and the Court will make the determination, based on the report provided by the Probation Department and other relevant information, as to whether a grant of probation or a State Prison/County Prison sentence is warranted. If the defendant is granted probation they will be assigned a Probation Officer who will manage their case, review their probation Terms and Conditions, and begin their supervision.

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1. How did I end up on probation?
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3. What can I expect while being supervised?