PROBATION: served instead of a prison sentence.
SUPERVISED RELEASE, frequently referred to as probation: served after release from a prison sentence.
For both probation and supervised release, the offender will be under the supervision of a U.S. Probation Officer.
MANDATORY Conditions of Supervision: Required by 18U.S.C.§3583, these are frequently included in a district’s Standard Conditions.
STANDARD Conditions of Supervision: These vary in each federal district and may vary based on the date of the offense.
SPECIAL Conditions of Supervision: Imposed by a judge at sentencing, these will vary from case to case. Examples can be found here.
Always follow the conditions given to you by your U.S. Probation Officer.