probation officer
nounDefinition of probation officer
: an officer appointed to investigate, report on, and supervise the conduct of convicted offenders on probation
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In Judge Alm’s experiment, the probationer, prosecutor, public offender, and probation officer pre-committed to a system of frequent urinalysis, for which a positive or missed test would result in an immediate but brief stay in jail. — Gabriel Rossman, National Review, "Mark Kleiman Was the Nation’s Greatest Thinker on Drug Policy," 23 July 2019 His probation officer says Epstein has permission to get some exercise. — Fox News, "Jeffrey Epstein dead: Timeline of sexual abuse allegations and related legal cases," 18 July 2019 In addition to meeting weekly with their probation officers, those visiting the center will be able to access drug testing, obtain counseling, and undertake job training and educational programs. — John Laidler, BostonGlobe.com, "New Woburn center will serve those on probation," 18 June 2019 The woman had been in the DuPage County jail, and when she was released in May 2017, Nunez was appointed as her probation officer. — Clifford Ward, chicagotribune.com, "Former DuPage County probation officer from Naperville pleads guilty to having sex with woman whose case he was overseeing," 6 June 2019 Telnas was released from probation in 2014 after her Montana parole officer wrote that a probation officer in California had reported Telnas had completed drug abuse programs, had no violations and continued to attend all her appointments. — Washington Post, "Authorities: Boy dies after mother drowned his brother," 8 July 2019 Participants in drug courts have more one-on-one time with the judge, probation officer, case manager, counselor and other team members. — Emilie Eaton, ExpressNews.com, "Another drug court in San Antonio will tackle problem of family violence," 17 June 2019 Five months later, Rosser’s probation officer petitioned for his arrest for violating the terms of his release. — Amy Beth Hanson, The Seattle Times, "First-ever child porn suspect on FBI list pleads guilty," 16 Oct. 2018 All lawmakers should visit a prison and do a ride along with a probation officer. — Dave Orrick, Twin Cities, "Deputy Corrections Commissioner Sarah Walker resigns while being investigated for ‘complaints’," 19 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'probation officer.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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