probation

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But late last year, Hochman dismissed charges against all except Little, whose case was reduced to a misdemeanor, for which he received 12 months of probation.

From Los Angeles Times

"But we also need to look at the devolution of rail infrastructure, youth justice, probation, and the transfer of the Crown Estate, that's so important for us in Wales," she added.

From BBC

Judge Tempia, who took the additional alleged offences into consideration, said his "deliberate and repeated" behaviour would ordinarily have justified a prison sentence, but she believed probation services could help him address underlying issues.

From BBC

According to the report, the probation department was served with 1,984 lawsuits last year.

From Los Angeles Times

The prison and probation service also said the move could lead to negative consequences for children and that they should be cared for in "other ways".

From BBC