How does my parole or probation officer know if I have been arrested for a new offense?
If you are on parole or probation in Wisconsin, your parole or probation officer will know if you have been arrested for a new offense in several ways. A law enforcement officer will contact your probation officer or parole agent after you are arrested for a new offense. Additionally, electronic databases are updated when you are arrested or given a ticket and your parole officer or probation officer has access to these databases. Your probation officer or parole agent may also be notified of your arrest by your treatment provider if you are receiving any type of court-mandated treatment. In some cases, your parole officer or probation agent may even be notified by the prosecutor’s office that you have been charged with a new crime. Additionally, in some counties in Wisconsin, there is a “real time” database that updates 24 hours a day and most county sheriffs have direct access to this database. Once your parole or probation officer is notified of your arrest, they must investigate the circumstances of the arrest and take any necessary action as outlined in Wisconsin law. This could include revoking or modifying parole or probation, or taking other steps.
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