Can parole or probation be revoked on the basis of an arrest for a new offense?

Yes, parole or probation can be revoked on the basis of an arrest for a new offense in Florida. The Department of Corrections can revoke parole or probation if the parolee or probationer is arrested on a new charge. The Department of Corrections may revoke probation or parole even before the person is found guilty of the new charge. The hearer will look at the facts presented in the probation report and the evidence from the new arrest to decide if there is probable cause to revoke the parole or probation. The decision to revoke parole or probation is based on the facts of the new charge and the behavior of the person since they were released. If a person has committed a new crime or violated the terms of their supervised release, the Department of Corrections may revoke their parole or probation. If a person’s parole or probation is revoked, they may be sent back to prison. The length of time a person spends in prison can vary, depending on the new charge. In some cases, a person may only spend a few days or weeks in prison. In more serious cases, a person may be sentenced to the remainder of their original sentence.

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