What is Informal probation (A.K.A. summary probation or court probation)?

Informal probation (also known as “summary” probation or “court” probation) is a type of supervision in which you are supervised by the court, and not by a probation officer. If you are convicted of a misdemeanor in California, you may be placed on informal probation.[730] Note: You may also end up on informal probation if, after you have spent a certain amount of time on formal probation, probation decides to lower your supervision level.

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    Cal. Penal Code § 1203(d).