There are several types of probation in San Diego County:

Summary Probation - Otherwise known as informal probation. Under Summary Probation the defendant will not be required to report to a probation Officer. The defendant will be given specific requirements that must be met in order to complete a Summary Probation.

Formal Probation - Under Formal Probation a defendant in San Diego is required to meet with an assigned probation officer once a month. Under Formal Probation the defendant have specific requirements handed down by the court that must be met in order to remain out in the community.

Typically in San Diego a defendant is put on probation for a period of three years. Attending counseling programs, periodic drug testing, performing community service are often requirements of probation.

Probation Violation
A probation violation is when a defendant does not meet the requirements of probation set down by the court. If the defendant is found in violation of probation the defendant may be required to appear in court or may be required to go to jail.

If you think you may be in violation of probation call The San Diego Law Center for a free case evaluation.