What is considered a breach of parole or probation?
A breach of parole or probation in Georgia is any violation of the conditions of one’s release from imprisonment or other criminal consequences. It may include, for example, not reporting to a supervision officer, not abiding by the terms of the supervision (for instance not attending mandated counseling or job searches), or engaging in any criminal activity. It is also considered a breach if the individual leaves or moves out of the supervision area without prior permission from the court or parole/probation officer. Breaches of parole or probation can result in the individual being arrested and charged with a new crime or subjected to the same punishment they received before they were released. This could mean spending time in jail or under house arrest, or having to pay fines and court costs. Depending on the severity of the breach, a person may have to appear in court for a revocation hearing, which is when a judge decides the consequences for the breach. Most importantly, if an individual goes back to prison for a breach of probation or parole, the time for their sentence will start anew and the end date will be delayed. This is why it is important for those on parole or probation to know the conditions of their release and to abide by them in order to stay out of jail.
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