The Santa Monica Probation Department, located in Santa Monica, CA, is a government agency that provides supervision and support to individuals who have been granted formal probation as an alternative to prison. Offenders under formal probation are assigned a Probation Officer and must adhere to court-ordered terms and conditions for a period of three to five years. Violations of these terms may result in the offender serving the remainder of their sentence in County or State Prison.
For individuals convicted of misdemeanor charges, the court may impose summary probation, also known as court or informal probation. In this case, the court, rather than the probation department, supervises the offender. Offenders on summary probation may be required to attend classes, perform community service, or undergo counseling as part of their probation terms, with the court holding them accountable for compliance.
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