Probation Links
What is Probation?
Probation is a court order through which an offender is placed under the control, supervision, and care of a probation officer in lieu of imprisonment, so long as the probationer meets certain standards of conduct.
As the sentence of choice in Illinois, probation is a cost-effective alternative to imprisonment that can offer reparation to the victim, provide for the safety of society, and restore offenders to useful and productive lives.
WHY PROBATION IS MORE COST EFFECTIVE COMPARED TO INCARCERATION?
| PROBATION | INCARCERATION |
|---|---|
| Regular Probation $1,000 DUI $2,400 Intensive Probation $4,000 Sex Offender $5,000 – $10,000 |
$24,971 |