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What is the difference between adult probation, adult parole, and Post Release Community Supervision?
County probation is a sentence ordered by a superior court judge usually instead of, but sometimes in addition to, serving time in local jail. It allows the convicted person to live in their community, sometimes under the supervision of a county probation officer, for a specified period of time. Depending upon the circumstances and the seriousness of the crime, the typical probation term lasts from 1-5 years, but may be longer. Violation of probation terms, or commission of a new law violation while on probation, can result in local jail time or a commitment to state prison

State Parole is a conditional release of a prison inmate after serving all or part of a prison sentence. To be eligible for parole, an inmate must have been committed to prison for a serious or violent offense, been determined to be a high risk sex offender, or be a 2 strike offender. Parole is managed by the State Department of Corrections.

Post Release Community Supervision (PRCS) is a conditional release of a prison inmate after serving all or part of a prison sentence. Inmates who do not meet the criteria for State Parole are placed under the supervision of a County Agency. In Humboldt County, that agency is the Humboldt County Probation Department.

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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?