In the federal system, probation is a form of community supervision that is imposed as a sentence following a criminal conviction. Offenders sentenced to probation serve their sentence in the community, as opposed to jail or prison, provided they abide by the conditions of probation as ordered by the Court. Eligibility for probation depends on a number of factors, including the seriousness of the offense and the extent of a defendant's criminal history. Following an adjudication of delinquency, the Court may place a juvenile on probation or impose a term of juvenile supervision to follow official detention.