The Lincoln Probation Office is a local office of the National Probation Service, managing offenders in the community under supervision requirements, community sentences, and licence conditions.
Services Provided
The office provides a range of supervision and rehabilitation services:
- Offender supervision and appointment scheduling
- Compliance monitoring and breach procedures
- Rehabilitation and behaviour change programmes
- Employment and training support
- Housing assistance and accommodation advice
- Substance abuse treatment and mental health support
- Community sentence management and unpaid work
- Family contact and reintegration support
Supervision Requirements
Offenders are required to comply with conditions including attending scheduled appointments, reporting changes in circumstances, participating in programmes, and adhering to licence conditions. Failure to comply results in breach proceedings.
Contact and Appointments
Contact is maintained through office appointments, phone calls, and increasingly through video conferencing. Your probation officer will establish an appointment schedule based on your supervision requirements.
Rehabilitation Support
Support is available for employment seeking, housing problems, health issues, substance abuse, and family matters. Your probation officer can refer you to specialist services as needed.
Release and Licence
Prisoners serving sentences in East Midlands area may be released to local probation management. Licence conditions are explained at release and must be complied with throughout the supervision period.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a probation office?
A probation office is a local centre of the National Probation Service managing offenders in the community under court orders or release conditions.
Do I have to report to probation?
Yes, if subject to licence conditions or serving community sentences with probation requirements. Reporting frequency is set by your probation officer.
What happens if I miss an appointment?
Non-attendance without valid reason is non-compliance. Initial action may be informal, but repeated non-attendance results in formal breach.
Can I request a different officer?
Requests can be made but are considered on merit. Continuity of relationship is generally preferred.
What programmes are available?
Programmes depend on your needs and may include substance abuse treatment, anger management, offence-related courses, and employment training.
How long does probation last?
Duration depends on your sentence or licence conditions, ranging from months for community sentences to years for release licences.
Can my supervision be reduced?
Your probation officer may reduce appointment frequency if you demonstrate consistent compliance and positive progress.
What if I get another job?
Employment changes must be reported to your probation officer. Employment is generally encouraged as it supports rehabilitation.
Can I travel abroad?
Travel may be restricted by licence conditions. Your probation officer must approve planned travel.
Is my information confidential?
Probation records are confidential except information relevant to public protection or new offences may be shared with police and courts.
What if I struggle with requirements?
Communication with your probation officer is essential. Officers can arrange support and modify arrangements when circumstances change.
How do I know if I’m breaching?
Your probation officer will explain requirements clearly. If you struggle, discuss immediately rather than allowing non-compliance to occur.
