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U.S.S.G. §8D1.2
Term of Probation ― Organizations
(a) When a sentence of probation is imposed—
(1) In the case of a felony, the term of probation shall be at least one year
but not more than five years.
(2) In any other case, the term of probation shall be not more than five
years.
Commentary
Application Note:
1. Within the limits set by the guidelines, the term of probation should be sufficient, but not more
than necessary, to accomplish the court’s specific objectives in imposing the term of probation.
The terms of probation set forth in this section are those provided in 18 U.S.C. § 3561(c).
History
Effective November 1, 1991 (amendment 422). Amended effective November 1, 2013 (amendment 778).
Provenance
- Source
- ussc.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-20
- Edition
- ussg-2016
- Content hash
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