Which statement best evaluates the merits of the judge’s role in probation? Judges ultimately are the decision makers and so they do all the investigation of the accused themselves with the help of clerks.
Judges meet with the probation officers continually through the presentence investigation (PSI) in order to remain completely informed.
Judges decide on whether to select probation or incarceration, and because of a huge case load judges must rely on probation officers’ recommendation.
Judges turn over to probation officers the decision making regarding probation or incarceration because their court schedules are too full.