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PROBATION REVOCATION - THE LAW AND THE DECISION - THE ASPECT OF SUPERVISION EFFECTIVENESS

NCJ Number
31347
Journal
PROBATION AND PAROLE Issue: 7 Dated: (FALL 1975) Pages: 40-51
Author(s)
J K BALCOM
Date Published
1975
Length
12 pages
Annotation
EXAMINATION OF THE PROBATION OFFICER'S DISCRETIONARY ROLE IN THE DECISION TO REVOKE PROBATION.
Abstract
TOPICS DISCUSSED INCLUDE THE CRITERIA UPON WHICH REVOCATION OF PROBATION IS INITIATED AND THE PROBATION OFFICER'S DISCRETIONARY FUNCTION IN DECIDING WHETHER TO INSTITUTE REVOCATION PROCEEDINGS. APPENDED INFORMATION INCLUDES US AND NEW YORK CITY COURTS' CONDITIONS OF PROBATION AND SUMMARY OF GUIDELINES FOR REVOCATION.