If you fail to comply with any of these conditions, the Probation Department will file a petition alleging a violation of the requirements which will result in your appearing in Court. The Probation Department does not have to meet the same burden of proof that the prosecution did when you were initially charged. Instead of proof beyond a reasonable doubt, all that need be presented is evidence that will reasonably satisfy the judge that you are in violation of your probation requirements. Under the law, a person convicted of a crime does not enjoy the same level of rights as a person accused of a crime. Failure to appear and provide adequate explanation to the Court for non-compliance can result in the imposition of a portion or all the suspended jail time on your original sentence.
Information regarding some of the crimes which cause defendants to be placed on probation follows.
The treatment provider will conduct an assessment to make the determination whether you enter a 12 or 20 week anger management class. In addition, you will need to comply with the same general requirements for other offenders placed under probation supervision. The Probation Department monitors the completion of court-ordered treatment programs or counseling. Defendants must report at least monthly, in person, to Probation until compliance with treatment is well established. Treatment programs are offered by different agencies but all have similar elements.