Upon conviction, an offender is placed under supervision in the community for a specified period of time (maximum three years), must fulfill general conditions, and may be required to adhere to, or complete, specific conditions (e.g., attend alcohol or drug counselling). What is this sentence called?

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Probation is a type of sentence where an offender is allowed to remain in the community under supervision instead of serving time in prison, with the requirement to follow certain conditions. Parole, on the other hand, is conditional release from prison before the full sentence is served. Bail is a temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, often under conditions. An intermittent sentence is a jail sentence that the offender serves in blocks of time, rather than all at once.

Upon Conviction, an Offender Is Placed Under Supervision in the Community