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Most often, sentences are at the judges discretion. Some charges may require a minimum sentence. To assist the court in determining the appropriate sentence for the defendant, the court may review a pre-sentence report prepared by the Probation Department. This report is written for all felonies and some misdemeanors.
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If the defendant does not complete his or her terms and conditions of probation, the Probation Department may file a probation violation against the defendant. The court may then impose additional fines, custody time, or other sanctions on the defendant for violating his or her probation.
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After conviction, the victim may have the right, upon request, to be notified of a defendants parole hearing, release, escape, work furlough, death, and/or execution. The victim also has the right to be present and give a statement at the defendants parole hearing.
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