Who will decide if I am guilty of violating parole or probation?

In Washington, the decision to find someone guilty of violating parole or probation is made by a judge. The judge will review the evidence that the parole or probation officer presents, decide if the evidence proves the violation, and then rule if the person is guilty. The judge has the final say on a case that is heard in court. If the parole or probation officer believes that the person violated their parole or probation agreement, then a hearing will be set and the person will need to appear before the judge. The judge or magistrate will consider the evidence presented and decide if the person is guilty of violating parole or probation. The judge may take into account any mitigating factors as to why the parole or probation violation occurred and take that into account in deciding the ruling. The judge may also decide to place the person on probation with additional conditions or revoke the parole or probation and order a new sentence in the case. It is important to remember that if a person is found guilty of violating parole or probation, that person could face additional fines, jail time, or other penalties in addition to the original sentence. Therefore, it is important to only follow the conditions of parole or probation to avoid having to face the judge in court.

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