As discussed in the chapter, revocation is a serious matter for several reasons. Which one of the following is not one of those reasons?
A) processing revocation consumes a significant portion of the court's time, energy, and resources
B) if revocation results in incarceration the costs are even higher
C) imprisoning offenders who otherwise would have been placed on probation may force their families to go on welfare or make greater demands on community resources
D) revocation hearings require new trials and offenders' access to due process

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Revocation hearings do not require new trials; they are administrative proceedings where the standard of proof is lower than in criminal trials, and they do not provide the same level of due process rights as a new trial would.

As Discussed in the Chapter, Revocation Is a Serious Matter