probation
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In total, 695 prison leavers managed by Welsh probation services were rough sleeping on the day of their release.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
Lopez was placed on two years’ probation, which he is now accused of violating following the Oct.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
Napo, the probation service union, said the releases have put enormous strain on its members, who are charged with monitoring the offenders in the community.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
Lopez, who works in construction, was on probation at the time of the incident, Kremer said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
"Besides, there's a good chance you'll just get five years' probation."
From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos
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A trained barrister, he is a former solicitor general for England and Wales, and has been prisons and probations minister.
From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2023
Documents may include formal accusations, which detail allegations of gross negligence and other violations; letters of reprimand; and disciplinary orders spelling out stipulated agreements, suspensions, revocations and probations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2021
Their protests earned them 12-month probations from the U.S.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 5, 2020
Penalties listed in the guide include team probations and suspension from post-season play.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 13, 2016
The Pouarh is composed of members who are not admitted among the initiated till they have undergone the most horrible probations.
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