Which of the following is true regarding a probation or parole officer's power to recommend revocation?
A)The officer makes a recommendation only.
B)The officer instructs the judge, who must issue an order according to the officer's decision.
C)The officer decides whether or not to revoke, and no further court action is required.
D)None of the above is correct.

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Probation or parole officers have the authority to recommend revocation based on their assessment of the offender's compliance with the terms of probation or parole. However, the final decision on whether to revoke probation or parole rests with a judge or a parole board, not the officer.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding a Probation or Parole