How often do I have to see my probation officer if I am on supervised release?
It depends. How often you must report to your probation officer varies widely based on the individual “supervision plan” developed for you by your probation officer.[956]
Some supervision plans require weekly meetings and even more frequent phone contact; for others, occasional or monthly contact is sufficient. Meetings may take place at the probation office, your home, or your workplace.[957] Probation officers sometimes make “surprise” visits. For this reason, it is important that you always inform your probation officer of any changes to your work schedule.
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See 18 U.S.C. § 3563(b)(15) (permitting the Court to order a defendant to report to a probation officer as directed by probation) ↑
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See Federal Judicial Center, Who Does What?, http://www.fjc.gov/federal/courts.nsf/autoframe!openform&nav=menu1&page=/federal/courts.nsf/page/360. ↑