Probation

Glossary

Petty Misdemeanor: Any offense punishable by a fine not to exceed $300.

Misdemeanor: Any offense punishable by up to 90 days in jail and/or a fine of $1,000.

Gross Misdemeanor: Any offense punishable by up to a year in jail and a fine of $3,000.

Felony: Any offense punishable by imprisonment for more than one year.

*Juveniles cannot be convicted of a crime, unless they are prosecuted as an adult. They are instead adjudicated delinquent. If the offense is a misdemeanor, they are adjudicated for a misdemeanor-level offense. If the offense is a felony, they are adjudicated for a felony-level offense, etc. An adult is convicted of an offense. A juvenile is adjudicated delinquent (judged to be delinquent). An adult is sentenced. A juvenile is given a disposition.

Probation Contact:

Sherburne County Govt Center
ATTN: Probation
13880 Business Center Dr NW
Elk River, MN 55330-1692

Office Location & Hours

Phone: 763-765-4550
800-438-0574
Fax: 763-765-4555