Probation is a term of community supervision imposed by the Court in lieu of a prison sentence.

Parole is a period of community supervision imposed by the U.S. Parole Commission to be completed after release from a prison term. The U.S. Parole Commission’s jurisdiction is limited to offenders who committed offenses prior to November 1, 1987, and certain Washington D.C. offenders.

Supervised Release is a period of community supervision imposed by the Court to be completed after release from jail or prison sentence.

Yes. The USPO shall make both home and workplace visits to ensure compliance with condition of supervision and to assess your adjustment at home and in the community.

In the event you need immediate assistance and your supervision officer is unavailable, call the office and ask to speak with the duty officer.

As ordered by the Court, a probation officer conducts a presentence investigation and submits a report to the Court prior to sentencing. The purpose of the report is to assist the Court in determining an appropriate sentence. It also serves to assist the probation officer in his/her supervision of the offender and to support the Bureau of Prisons with inmate designation, classification and release planning.
The probation officer independently investigates the specifics of the offense and the offender’s criminal background and personal characteristics. The probation officer conducts interviews with the offender, as well as significant others who can provide information about the offender. Interviews are also conducted with the prosecutor, victims, and investigating agents.  Information regarding familial relationships, education, employment, substance abuse, physical health, mental health, and financial condition is gathered.

After compiling this information, the probation officer preparing the presentence report makes recommendations regarding imprisonment, probation, supervised release, fines, and restitution. The officer also makes a recommendation regarding conditions of release.

When someone is under pretrial status, they have been charged with a federal criminal offense and will be involved in the court process until final disposition of the case. When someone has been accepted into the pretrial diversion program, prosecution is deferred for a defined period of time, usually between 12 to 18 months. If they have successfully completed the diversion program, no formal charges are filed.

All persons entering the United States Courthouse must present a valid picture ID (this includes U. S. Probation issued ID card) and are required to pass through a magnetometer and have all belongings and packages subject to physical and/or x-ray examination.