probation officer

noun

: an officer appointed to investigate, report on, and supervise the conduct of convicted offenders on probation

Examples of probation officer in a Sentence

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The charges are the latest in a series of criminal investigations targeting probation officers. James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025 That meeting would be held with the county’s chief probation officer and recorded, unless there is an objection. Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 5 June 2025 The bill also expands the definition of law enforcement officials to include members of the Board of Pardons and Paroles, state’s attorneys and juvenile probation officers. Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2025 When Barillas arrived at the detention center, a probation officer demanded to know his gang affiliation, according to the settlement document. Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for probation officer

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of probation officer was in 1880

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“Probation officer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/probation%20officer. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

probation officer

noun
: an officer appointed to supervise convicted offenders on probation

Legal Definition

probation officer

noun
: an officer appointed to investigate, report on, and supervise the conduct of convicted offenders on probation
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