Which of the following about probation is false?

A. Discretion in probation exists at the point of sentencing.
B. Probation officers use discretion during supervision.
C. Probation officers have discretion when choosing which probationers to supervise.
D. Discretion is present when probation officers decide to file violation reports.


Answer: C

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