{"id":17948,"date":"2021-01-28T14:46:32","date_gmt":"2021-01-28T21:46:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/criminal-defense-law\/?p=17948"},"modified":"2024-09-17T18:23:38","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T01:23:38","slug":"arizona-probation-violation-jailtime","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/criminal-defense-law\/blog\/arizona-probation-violation-jailtime\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Do You Go To Jail For Violating Probation In Arizona?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction<\/h2>\n

In Arizona, judges have many options for determining the punishment for a crime, and one of the most popular options is probation. During probation, the convicted person agrees to follow specific rules and stipulations set forth by the judge, and in return, they can avoid jail time.<\/p>\n

How Long Do You Go to Jail for Violating Probation in Arizona?<\/h2>\n

Probation allows you to remain out of jail, and when probation is revoked, you are required to serve time in jail. Unless the judge revokes your probation due to another crime\u2019s commitment, the jail sentence is based on the original crime you committed. If you committed a crime that led to a judge revoking your probation, then your jail sentence will include time for the original crime as well as the new crime that violates the probation terms.<\/p>\n

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

There are three forms of probation in Arizona that a judge can assign you, so long as you meet the requirements.<\/p>\n

Unsupervised Probation<\/h3>\n

Unsupervised probation<\/a> is the lowest level, and it has the least amount of rules to follow. In unsupervised probation, you are not required to report to a probation officer regularly. Instead, the court trusts you to adhere to your probation\u2019s rules and terms, and in return, the court allows you to live unmonitored. If you fail to stick to your probation terms, you will face penalties, and your level of probation can be changed.<\/p>\n

Supervised Probation<\/h3>\n

Supervised probation is the most common form of probation in Arizona. During supervised probation, you must follow the rules and terms of your probation, and you are required to regularly check-in with a probation officer.<\/p>\n

The judge will determine the frequency of your check-ins, and you must attend all of the check-ins with your probation officer, or else you risk having your probation revoked. Also, during supervised probation, you may have to attend counseling and perform community service.<\/p>\n

Intensive Probation<\/h3>\n

This is the strictest form of probation, and it is used for severe offenses and individuals who have violated the terms of their probation. If you are eligible for intensive probation, you will be closely monitored throughout your probation. This is accomplished by unannounced check-ins, regular meetings with your probation officer, and drug or alcohol screenings.<\/p>\n

Even though all of the meetings and drug tests may seem to be a nuisance and a waste of your time, you must attend all of them. Judges take intensive probation agreements very seriously, and most violations result in a mandatory jail sentence.<\/p>\n

Ways of Violating Probation in Arizona<\/h3>\n

When a judge grants you probation, they allow you to avoid jail time in exchange for following specific rules and guidelines for a period of time. These rules and procedures must be adhered to, and if the court finds out that you have not been following them, your probation can be revoked, and you will face further punishment.<\/p>\n

There are various types of probation violations; here are some of the most common:<\/p>\n