Administrative Probation Massachusetts Details

Summary

Administrative probation in Massachusetts is less restrictive, not requiring regular meetings with a probation officer. It usually involves conditions like staying crime-free. Probation officers generally have the right to conduct random drug and alcohol tests, but this should be specified in your conditions. If testing is not part of your conditions, they typically cannot enforce it. Consult a local attorney for personalized advice.

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Administrative probation in Massachusetts meaning
Administrative probation in Massachusetts is a less restrictive form of probation. Key points include:
- It doesn't require regular meetings with a probation officer.
- It usually involves conditions like staying crime-free.
- Violations can lead to more traditional probation or jail time.
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Can a probation officer make you take a drug/alchcol test while on administrative probation if testing is not part of your conditions
In Massachusetts:
- Probation officers generally have the right to conduct random drug and alcohol tests.
- However, this should be specified in your conditions.
- If it's not, they typically cannot enforce it.
Please consult a local attorney for personalized advice.