What does the probation officer do?
The probation officer will write a report to tell the judge about your child. The judge will get this report at the disposition hearing. The report: • Says what the probation officer thinks should happen if your child is guilty; • Has a copy of your child’s arrest record; • Talks about what your child did; • Has statements from your child, the family, and other people who know your child well; • Has a school report; and • Has a statement from the victim. If your child is put on probation, the probation officer will enforce the court’s orders. The officer will keep an eye on your child to make sure he or she obeys the law and follows the terms of probation. The officer will try to get your child involved in school and community programs, and in job training or counseling. The officer may meet with your child once a month or up to twice a week. If the judge decides your child shouldn’t go home, the probation officer must find a place for your child to live. This can be with a relative, i
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