Define standard probation for juvenile offenders. Who imposes and revokes standard probation?

What will be an ideal response?


Most commonly used disposition; conditional or unconditional;
Disposition that defers incarceration so long as offender is law-abiding or, in some cases, meets other special conditions;
Periodic reports to probation officer, but it varies; sometimes few controls
Recidivism varies from 30 to 70 percent; failure to abide by terms could lead to contempt of court by judge that issued probation terms.

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