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What is the difference between adult formal supervised probation and "court probation"?
Court probation, or summary probation, is granted for most misdemeanors and some felony law violations. These cases are not supervised by the Probation Department. Any violations of summary probation are filed by the District Attorney's office.

Formal supervised probation is granted most often for felony law violations. These cases are supervised by the Probation Department, with a probation officer assigned to monitor the offender in the community and advise the court of any violations of probation.

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1. Can I find out who is on probation?
2. Do I have a warrant?
3. Where is Juvenile Delinquency Court held, and when?
4. Can I get a copy of a probation report?
5. What is the difference between adult formal supervised probation and "court probation"?
6. How can I get an early termination from probation?
7. What are my rights to possess firearms if I'm on probation?
8. What can I do with an out-of-control teen?
9. What is the difference between adult probation, adult parole, and Post Release Community Supervision?
10. How do I get my adult record expunged, get a certificate of rehabilitation, and a pardon?
11. How do I get my juvenile records sealed?
12. When can my child come home from Juvenile Hall?
13. Can I vote while on parole, probation, post release community supervision (PRCS) or mandatory supervision?