{"id":17891,"date":"2020-11-02T15:08:46","date_gmt":"2020-11-02T22:08:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/criminal-defense-law\/?p=17891"},"modified":"2024-08-14T14:19:07","modified_gmt":"2024-08-14T21:19:07","slug":"unsupervised-probation-arizona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/criminal-defense-law\/blog\/unsupervised-probation-arizona\/","title":{"rendered":"Unsupervised Probation In Arizona: What You Need To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction<\/h2>\n

In Arizona, certain types of crimes are eligible for probation according to Arizona\u2019s Revised Statutes. These statutes outline all of Arizona\u2019s state laws as well as the penalties associated with each crime, some crimes have minimum and maximum prison sentences, others have no prison time and many crimes offer the option of probation.<\/p>\n

Types of Probation in Arizona<\/h2>\n

In Arizona, there are three forms of probation that you may be eligible for. Each type of probation sets forth specific rules and guidelines which must be adhered to in order to keep you out of jail. If you break the rules, your probation can be revoked and you will be required to finish the remainder of your prison sentence.<\/p>\n

These are three types of Probation in Arizona:<\/p>\n

Intensive Probation<\/h3>\n

This is the strictest form of probation and it is often used for serious offenders and probation violators. If you are eligible for intensive probation you will be strictly monitored throughout your probation and this will be accomplished by reporting to your probation officer multiple times per day, unannounced check-ins and drug or alcohol tests.<\/p>\n

Any violation of intensive probation will most likely end with you back in prison.<\/p>\n

Supervised Probation<\/h3>\n

Supervised probation is the most common form of probation in Arizona. During supervised probation, you are required to report to your probation officer according to a set schedule, as well as during supervised probation you may have to attend counseling and community service.<\/p>\n

Unsupervised Probation<\/h3>\n

In unsupervised probation you are not required to regularly report to a probation officer, but as part of your release you will have certain terms to adhere to. If you fail to stick to the terms of your probation, you will face penalties and your level of probation can be changed.<\/p>\n

How Long is Probation in Arizona?<\/h2>\n

In Arizona, the length of probation is determined by a judge, but a judge will base their decision on the classification of your crime. Here are the basic probation times based off of classifications:<\/p>\n