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Probation proceedings at a glance

CMM Court, Barisal.



What is probation?


Probation refers to providing an opportunity for a criminal to adapt to society without being imprisoned or confined in an institution without suspending the punishment he deserves. Probation correction of crimes committed by the probation officer under the supervision of a probation officer and subject to conditions in his family and social environment without placing in prison or any other institution for first and minor offenses children, youths or any other adults who have come into contact with the law for first and minor offenses And he is given the opportunity of social integration.


Probation is a non-institutional and social correctional program. It is a well-regulated course of action to correct the disorderly and illegal behavior of the offender. Here the offender is helped to prevent reoffending and become a law abiding citizen.


A court empowered under The Probation of Offenders Ordinance, 1960 (as amended by 1964) may grant probation for a period of 1 (one) to 3 (three) years subject to conditions to a child, juvenile or adult involved in first and minor offences. However, this legal benefit is given priority for children and adolescents.


Under the Children's Act 2013, children and adolescents have access to probation through the Children's Court.