Revoking Probation

Offenders placed on probation are required to comply with certain conditions. Offenders accused of violating these conditions are subject to having their probation revoked.

Offenders accused of violating their conditions are entitled to certain due process. They have certain rights if arrested and detained; they also have rights to a preliminary hearing to determine if there is probable cause to believe a violation has occurred. If probable cause is found, then offenders have a right to an evidentiary hearing.

Rights of Offender to Preliminary and Revocation Hearing

(The Red Book)

To help offenders understand the variety of rights and procedures available to them if they are accused of violation conditions of probation, parole or conditional release, the Missouri Department of Corrections has developed a book – known as the “Red Book” – available as a PDF in two languages:

• English version  |  Spanish version