Since 2007, the probation population has leveled off slightly in Georgia. More troubling, however, is the rise of punitive surveillance. Essentially, for many probationers, personal information is no longer personal. Instead, the county tracks … [Read more...]
Top Five Probation Violations in Cobb County
Mostly for financial reasons, almost all convicted defendants in Cobb County receive probation. Even violent and/or repeat offenders usually get suspended sentences. The fees and other money that probationers pay do not make the probation department … [Read more...]
Getting Ready to Deal with Probation Conditions in Cobb County
In Georgia and most other jurisdictions, almost all offenders, including most violent, repeat offenders, receive probation. The reason is mostly economic. Georgia spends almost a billion dollars a year maintaining its prisons. The probation … [Read more...]
Can I Get Off Probation Early in Georgia?
The law just changed on this point, so we have been getting lots of calls about this issue. However, these legal changes don’t benefit all probationers in Cobb County. Many must continue to deal with the old early discharge system. That’s not … [Read more...]
Probation Revocations: A Closer Look
Incarceration is very expensive. Georgia spends almost $20,000 per year per prison inmate. This number is very high, and it’s one of the lowest ones in the country. Reducing the prison population is a good way to reduce state expenses. But releasing … [Read more...]