Which of the following statements about probation is true?
A. Pennsylvania officials calculated that it costs the state more than $32,000 per year for each offender on probation.
B. Today, less than one million offenders are on probation.
C. Pennsylvania officials calculated that it costs the state less than $3,000 per year for each offender in prison.
D. The prosecutor retains authority over the probationer.
E. Probation budgets in many states have been cut and caseloads increased as lawmakers struggle with shrinking resources.
Answer: E
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