Corrections - Probation Criminal Justice

Corrections - Probation

Criminal Justice

Corrections & Probation-

The objective of this work is to answer the question of precisely what purpose the pre-sentence investigation reports serves inclusive of a victim impact statement and to relate some problems that are associated with these documents. Further this work has as its objective to explain the advantages and disadvantages of the ways in which probation may be administered. Next this work will relate the advantages and disadvantages of probation being administered on a county level and on a state level. Finally the elements that affect whether probation is granted will be researched and then related.

Pre-sentencing Report

The pre-sentencing report is just as it sounds a report that is prepared prior to the sentencing hearing. The report contains relevant information related to the hopeful probationer concerning their income, employment, address, family characteristics, and any medications/treatment/rehabilitation presently applicable.

II. Victim Impact Statement

The Victim-Impact Statement is a report that relates the effect to which the victim in the case at hand was injured on a monetary basis and then used for the calculation of the reparation to be paid by the probationer as a contingent factor of their obtaining and maintaining probationary status.

III. Advantages/Disadvantages in Methods of Administration of Probation

Both advantages and disadvantages exist in the methods used to administer probation. Administration of fees, fines, restitutions, and supervision of the probationer through reporting and drug-testing are time-consuming tasks for those overseeing the individuals on probation. Careful attention must be applied to assure that the monies are being delegated to the right fund and that all probationers are reporting in a timely manner.

IV. Advantages/Disadvantages of Administration at State & County Level

There are advantages and disadvantages of administration of Probation on the County as well as on the State level known to exist. Resources and funding is more often than not very limited in County and State Probation Offices which leads to overworked staff members and under-supervised probationers.

V. Elements Affecting the Status of Granting or Denial of Probation