What constitutes a technical violation?

A technical violation refers specifically to a breach of the conditions set by the court or supervision agency that does not involve a new criminal offense. When a person is placed on probation or parole, certain conditions are established that they must adhere to in order to remain compliant.

Failure to comply with supervision conditions encompasses a variety of actions that violate the terms of supervision, which might include not following rules like maintaining employment, not associating with certain individuals, or indeed, not attending mandated meetings. This broad definition captures any behavior that directly goes against the stipulated conditions of the supervision agreement, making it the clearest representation of a technical violation.

While other options involve failing to meet certain obligations—such as not paying fines or missing meetings—these actions are specific instances of non-compliance that can fall under broader categories of violations. However, failing to comply with supervision conditions directly encompasses these actions as part of overarching requirements, making it the most accurate descriptor of a technical violation.