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title: Sentencing Alternatives and Probation in San Diego
slug: san-diego-sentencing-probation
article_type: Help Article
keywords: sentencing alternatives, probation
url: https://www.sandiegocriminalattorneys.org/blog/2024/august/san-diego-ca-crime-rate-latest-statistics/
published_date: 2025-10-27T00:00:00
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Judges often consider probation and alternatives to incarceration for eligible defendants to reduce jail population and encourage rehabilitation. Conditions include counseling, community service, and monitoring.