What does revocation of probation typically entail?

Revocation of probation refers to the process whereby an individual’s probation status is terminated due to non-compliance with its terms, leading to potential incarceration. This usually occurs when a probationer violates specific conditions set by the court, such as failing drug tests, committing new offenses, or not adhering to mandated meetings with their probation officer.

When probation is revoked, the court is essentially removing the individual's alternative to incarceration as a consequence of these violations. The individual may then serve the remainder of their sentence in a correctional facility, as opposed to remaining in the community under supervision. This underscores the serious nature of probation conditions and the significance of adhering to them to maintain this legal status.

In contrast, options like continuation of probation under stricter conditions or extension of the probation period suggest that the individual would still be under some form of supervised release rather than facing incarceration. Transferring to a different case worker does not impact the probation status itself but rather the individual’s support during their probation. Thus, these alternatives do not align with the consequences of revocation.