In determining an individual's appropriateness for probation supervision, judges only take into consideration the offender's prior record and whether the current offense involved violence of any kind.

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Judges consider a variety of factors including the offender's prior record, the nature of the current offense, the offender's ties to the community, employment status, family responsibilities, and potential for rehabilitation, among others.

In Determining an Individual's Appropriateness for Probation Supervision, Judges Only