Who will monitor me on formal probation?

Depending on the circumstances, either the court (and the judge of that court) or a probation officer will monitor you to make sure you follow your probation conditions.[752] Generally, you must report to the probation officer once a month, although the judge could require you to report more or less often than that.[753] It is very important to remain in contact with your probation officer, or it could trigger a probation violation hearing. In some counties, your probation officer may allow you to report to them through a kiosk at a local probation office. [754]

IMPORTANT! How formal probation operates, and what services are available, varies from county to county. Ask your probation officer what is available to you in your county.

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  1. 752

    Cal. Penal Code § 1203(a).

  2. 753

    Cal. Penal Code § 1203.1.

  3. 754

    Counties with Kiosk reporting include Alameda, Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside.