[header] How to find out who your probation officer is [title] Understand probation. [step] Probation is a form of supervised release. As part of that release, you will need to satisfy certain conditions, such as staying drug-or crime-free, performing community service, or taking classes. 
A prominent condition of probation is to regularly check in with your probation officer. [substeps] Before reaching out to your probation officer, you should have a firm grasp of the conditions of your probation so that you can discuss how you intend to satisfy them.