Post-conviction supervision occurs after defendants have been tried and found guilty or plead guilty and is the time after they have been released from incarceration or have commenced supervision following a term of probation.

Probation officers work with defendants in post-conviction supervision to ensure they adhere to conditions of their release as imposed by the court and obey state, federal, and local (including tribal) laws.

Offender Reentry
Offender reentry is the transition period when an offender is released from incarceration back into the community. During this transition, a probation officer is assigned to supervise and monitor the offender. Probation officers develop a supervision plan for each offender that addresses the client's needs and satisfies the conditions of their release.

Probation officers play a vital role in making the transition successful by providing resources such as access to treatment centers, employment, related assistance, and education.