Probation and Pretrial Services

The U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services System carries out probation and pretrial services functions in the U.S. district courts.

Did You Know?

The first federal probation officer was appointed in 1927 in the District of Massachusetts.

The system's mission reflects its dedication to serve the community, the courts, and the people who come before the courts. Through its officers and other employees, the system works to make the criminal justice process effective and the public safe. The system's Charter for Excellence (pdf) states the shared professional identity, goals, and values of probation and pretrial services officers.

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  Federal Probation Journal, published each June, September, and December, presents current thought, research, and practice in corrections, community supervision, and criminal justice.

  The Overview of Probation and Supervised Release Conditions is intended to be a resource for defendants, judges, probation officers, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and other criminal justice practitioners.

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