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Yes, in fact over half of the sex offenders who come through the Judicial system are granted probation. Adults who are convicted of a felony sex offense and granted probation are placed on Intensive Supervision Probation (SOISP). SOISP is a specialized program within probation and it is designed to provide a high level of supervision that can include, but not limited to treatment with a Sex Offender Management Board (SOMB) certified therapist, frequent home and office visits, polygraph testing, risk assessment, ankle monitoring (must be court ordered), urine analysis testing and safety planning. There are three phases within SOISP, and the level can be adjusted based on the probationer’s progress on supervision. Adults who are convicted of a misdemeanor level sex offense are placed on probation and are required to attend treatment along with similar restrictions based on their risk level. Juveniles who commit sex offenses are also sentenced to probation and treated very differently than adult probationers. Typically, juveniles serve up to two years on probation and required to attend treatment along with following the terms and conditions of their probation.

Developmental disability is an umbrella term referring to disabilities present before an individual reaches 22 years of age. Examples of developmental disabilities are cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, hearing loss, Down syndrome, mental retardation, spinal injury or brain injury. Cognitive disabilities refer to any disability affecting mental processes. Examples include mental retardation, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, Alzheimer's disease, aphasia, brain injury, language delay, and learning disabilities. Remember that many individuals with developmental and cognitive disabilities may not have limited intellectual functioning. Those that do may require accommodation. Depending on the needs of the individual and the nature of the disability, accommodation may include: having the court and witnesses talk slowly or write things down; when necessary, repeating information using different wording or a different communication approach, allowing time for information to be fully understood; presenting information in a clear, concise, concrete and simple manner; when necessary, taking periodic breaks; presenting tasks in a step-by-step manner, letting the individual perform each step after explanation; scheduling court proceedings at a different time to meet the medical needs of the individual; providing a coach or support person at the proceeding; or allowing videotaped testimony or the use of video conferencing technology in lieu of a personal appearance.