How do you succeed while on probation?

• Review and understand all of your conditions of probation.
• Think before you act!  Slow yourself down and think a few steps ahead.
• Surround yourself with law abiding people who really want to see you do well.  This can be family, friends, co-workers, and formal support groups.
• Take ownership of your probation by becoming an active participant.
• Be open to the guidance from your Probation Officer.
• The responsibility of making changes in your life is yours.

05 December 2018

What should I expect when I meet with my Probation Officer?

You can expect your Probation Officer to:

• Treat you with respect and dignity
• Be fair and impartial
• Be available to you by phone or in person (within reason)
• Discuss your activities and progress
• Communicate with the Court about your progress on probation and your compliance with the conditions of probation

Your Probation Officer:

• Is interested in how you are doing at home, work, and treatment
• Will be seeing you at your home on a regular basis if you are on supervised probation
• May pay you a visit at your place of employment or treatment facility

18 December 2017

How do I get unsupervised probation?

Probation is determined by the judge. If you are representing yourself, you may request that the court impose unsupervised probation at the time of sentencing. The final decision is up to the judge.

05 December 2018

What are the different types of probation?

There are several types of probation:

• Supervised Probation: This is the most common form of probation.  If an individual is placed on supervised probation, they have regular check-ins with their probation officer to help keep them on track and report progress to the Court.
• Unsupervised Probation: Certain things need to be monitored, but monthly office visits, home visits, and urinanalysis testing is not required.
• Courtesy Supervision: The individual is placed on probation in one county, but lives in another county within Arizona.
• Interstate Compact: The individual is not an Arizona resident and was placed on probation in an Arizona county.  With approval, their requirements are transferred and they will complete their probation terms in the state they live.
• Intensive Probation: Monitoring day or night, 24-7.  Mandatory, weekly, office visits where scheduled activities for the week are approved.  Pay checks must also be submitted regularly for monitoring.

01 March 2024

What is community restitution?

Community restitution is commonly referred to as "community service."  It is when you work for free at a non-profit organization within your community.  The Probation Officer can help you in finding a place, if necessary.

01 March 2024

What is a case plan?

Every 6 months your Probation Officer will assist you in making a case plan.  The plan will outline your goals, along with the strategies to achieve them.  Once you have completed a goal you will need to show proof.

22 February 2024

What documents should I have available?

Make sure you have to following available:

• Your Probation Officer may need to verify your employment, residence, financial situation, vehicle, birth certificate, etc...
• Documents showing proof of attending/completing counseling, classes, education programs, etc...
• Medication information (ie. prescriptions or the actual bottle of medication)
• Community restitution hours

01 March 2024

Can I be released from probation early?

Yes.  However, early termination from probation is possible only when you have complied with all of your conditions of probation, including paying all of your fines and fees.  The final decision is always up to the judge.

22 February 2024

What is an undesignated felony?

An undesignated offense is considered a felony until successful completion of probation.  If you complete court requirements and achieve your goals on probation, the court may designate the offense as a misdemeanor.

01 March 2024

What if I am serving a jail sentence while on probation?

Depending on the length of your sentence, you may be assigned a probation officer who will review your Conditions of Probation with you, answer any questions you may have, and tell you when to report once released.  You may have the opportunity to participate in counseling, and other programs while in custody.  If you do not have an assigned Probation Officer you have 24 hours to report to the Probation Department once you are released from custody.

22 February 2024