DOJ Tweaks Probation Surveys: Feedback Wanted by May 2026
Published Date: 3/13/2026
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Summary
The Department of Justice wants to update its yearly surveys about people on probation and parole. This affects hundreds of agencies that report data to help track how probation and parole systems work. They’re asking for public feedback by May 12, 2026, to make sure the surveys are clear, useful, and not too much work to complete.
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