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Probation
Probation (/proʊˈbeɪʃən/) is a period of supervision over an offender, ordered by a court instead of serving time in prison. In some jurisdictions, the term probation applies only to community sentences (alternatives to incarceration), such as suspended sentences.
Etymology
The term "probation" originates from the Latin probatio meaning "testing" or "trial". It was first used in a legal context in the 19th century in Boston, Massachusetts.
Related Terms
- Community service: A sanction that the offender performs for the benefit of the community.
- Parole: The early release of a prisoner who agrees to abide by certain conditions.
- Suspended sentence: A legal term for a judge's delaying of a defendant's serving of a sentence after they have been found guilty, in order to allow the defendant to perform a period of probation.
- Restitution: The act of restoring something to its original state. In the context of probation, it often refers to the offender compensating the victim for the harm caused.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Probation
- Wikipedia's article - Probation
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