What is the difference between a defendant on probation and a defendant who is on probation under PRCS?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Paghmani, D067158 (Cal. App. 2016):

2. "Although monitored by county probation officers, a defendant on PRCS is not on probation and PRCS is similar to parole." (People v. Jones (2014) 231 Cal.App.4th 1257, 1266.)

3. The second trial was heard by a different judge.

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