Jessica is 15 years old. She is always fighting with her parents over her behavior and her choice of friends. She is failing all her classes because she continually skips school. She has also run away from her house three separate times. Her parents do not know what to do with her; they are unable to manage her behavior, and she was recently brought into custody for stealing a car. Because this is Jessica's first criminal offense, the judge decides to keep her in the community in her parent's home under the supervision of an officer of the court. Jessica has been sentenced to:

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Probation is a court-ordered period of supervision in the community, typically given to first-time offenders, allowing them to remain at home under certain conditions instead of serving time in a detention facility.

Jessica Is 15 Years Old