probationer
noun
pro·ba·tion·er
prō-ˈbā-sh(ə-)nər 
1
: a person (such as a newly admitted student nurse) whose fitness is being tested during a trial period
2
: a convicted offender on probation
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Deputies contacted an 18-year-old male probationer hanging out with two… pic.twitter.com/IA6hu0FXZs
— Sacramento Sheriff (@sacsheriff) June 12, 2024
Both suspects are in custody and were scheduled to appear in court Wednesday for a settlement conference.
—
Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 12 June 2024
One of her probationers was a man, identified in the complaint as RP, who wanted to provide extra financial support for the victim of his crime, despite having no outstanding restitution order or court fees.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 17 May 2024
Also, felony probationers and parolees with illicit drug abuse problems make up roughly half the population of active hard-drug abusers in the United States.
—Mark A. R. Kleiman, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2011
More:Former Milwaukee police officer pleads guilty to falsifying records in jail inmate death case
One of Booker's duties with the DOC included collecting payments from her probationers to pay for court costs, supervision fees and restitution payments.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 17 May 2024
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Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 12 June 2024
One of her probationers was a man, identified in the complaint as RP, who wanted to provide extra financial support for the victim of his crime, despite having no outstanding restitution order or court fees.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 17 May 2024
Also, felony probationers and parolees with illicit drug abuse problems make up roughly half the population of active hard-drug abusers in the United States.
—Mark A. R. Kleiman, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2011
More:Former Milwaukee police officer pleads guilty to falsifying records in jail inmate death case
One of Booker's duties with the DOC included collecting payments from her probationers to pay for court costs, supervision fees and restitution payments.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 17 May 2024
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“Probationer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/probationer. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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probationer
noun
pro·ba·tion·er
prō-ˈbā-sh(ə-)nər
: a person who is on probation
Legal Definition
probationer
noun
pro·ba·tion·er
prō-ˈbā-shə-nər
: one (as an offender or employee) who is on probation
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