Corrections - Probation Criminal Justice Term Paper

Careful attention must be applied to assure that the monies are being delegated to the right fund and that all probationers are reporting in a timely manner.

IV. Advantages/Disadvantages of Administration at State & County Level

There are advantages and disadvantages of administration of Probation on the County as well as on the State level known to exist. Resources and funding is more often than not very limited in County and State Probation Offices which leads to overworked staff members and under-supervised probationers.

V. Elements Affecting the Status of Granting or Denial of Probation

Elements that are known to affect whether an individual receives probation are such things as whether the individual has a previous record. For example with the three strikes law, the third time a violent offense is committed the individual will have no probationary status granted except in extremely rare cases. Whether the individual is employed and can pay their probation fines is one known affecter as well as whether the individual has completed or at least started rehabilitation or recovery or other programs ascribed as a condition of being considered for probation. Further, the type of crime committed will be a major factor in whether probation status is a possibility.

Criminal Justice: Corrections & Probation