A condition that requires people on supervision to participate in substance abuse treatment. Treatment may involve detoxification and consist of individual, family, or group counseling in an outpatient or residential setting. It also includes various methods of testing for the use of drugs. Refer to the Substance Abuse Treatment webpage of our site for additional information, guidance, assistance, and resources.
A condition that requires people on supervision to participate in mental health treatment. Treatment may include such services as psychological/psychiatric evaluations; individual, family, or group counseling; and medication. See the mental health resource page for additional information and help
A release condition that requires people on supervision to work at a lawful occupation unless excused for school, training, or other acceptable reasons.
National Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) Serve.gov link which includes a searchable database of community service opportunities by keyword and location.
Also, here is a national portal to locate many local community service opportunities throughout the nation.
In the federal courts, supervision is
At the beginning of a federal criminal case, the principal actors are the U.S. attorney (the prosecutor) and the grand jury. The U.S. attorney represents the United States in most court proceedings, including all criminal prosecutions. The grand jury reviews evidence presented by the U.S. attorney and decides whether there is sufficient evidence to require a defendant to stand trial.
A good step-by-step guide as to the Pretrial Services Process can be found in this flow chart.
There are 93 judicial districts in the United States, and we are called the Eastern District of Tennessee. The policy of each district is created by the District Court and the Chief Probation Officer of the district. This site is available to provide basic information about supervision.
Post Conviction Supervision is for the benefit of protecting the public, satisfying the requirements of the Court, and improving the condition, conduct, and opportunities of the individual being supervised. You can also gather more needed information on the basic definition, expectations, and process, family involvement, and needed
