Probation

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Probation

• Chapter 8

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• John Augustus first to provide bail for
  drunkards 1841
• Benefit of Clergy
• 1200-1827
• Had to read Psalm 51 in court
• Upper class could read
• Idea not liked in the U.S.

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• Judicial reprieve
• 19th century England
• Leniency
• Suspend the sentence on the condition of good
  behavior
• Trouble double punishment
• Unconstitutional by Supreme Court
• Idea of probation began

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• Types of probation (before prison)
• 1. probation as a regular part of a sentence
• 2. shock incarceration
• 3. intermittent (nights or weekends)

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• Job of a Probation Officer
• Investigation and supervision
• Presentence Investigation report (PSI)
• Victim impact statement
• Large caseloads (can be specialized)

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• Conditions of probation
• Standard conditions all probationers have to
  abide by (cant leave jurisdiction, dont hang
  out with known criminals, no drugs/alcohol)
• Punitive fines, community service, treatment

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• Can have probation taken away and sent to prison
• Revocation
• Technical violation violate terms of probation
• Law violation violate the law/commit new crime