Dyfed-Powys Probation

Dyfed-Powys Probation covers the rural areas of Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and Powys.

About Dyfed-Powys Probation

Dyfed-Powys Probation provides probation and community rehabilitation services across the Wales area. The office is part of the HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS), which manages probation services in England and Wales.

Services provided include supervision of offenders on community orders and post-release licences, preparation of pre-sentence reports for courts, management of unpaid work placements, and delivery of accredited offending behaviour programmes. The office also works with partner agencies to support offender rehabilitation, housing, and employment.

Finding Dyfed-Powys Probation

Dyfed-Powys Probation is located at Carmarthen Probation Office, Spilman Street, Carmarthen, SA31 1LQ. You can get directions via Google Maps.

What to Expect at Probation Appointments

If you've been given a community order or released from prison on licence, you'll be assigned a probation officer at this office. Your first appointment will involve an assessment of your circumstances — including your living situation, employment, substance use, relationships, and risk factors. This helps your probation officer create a supervision plan tailored to your needs.

Regular appointments typically start weekly, then reduce to fortnightly and monthly as you demonstrate compliance and progress. During each appointment, your officer will discuss how you're managing, whether you're meeting your licence or order conditions, and any issues you're facing. They can also refer you to support services for housing, employment, addiction treatment, and mental health.

Missing Probation Appointments

It's critical that you attend every appointment on time. If you can't make it for a legitimate reason (illness, family emergency), call the office on 01267 234200 as early as possible to rearrange.

Missing appointments without a valid reason is treated as a breach of your order or licence. Your probation officer may give a formal warning the first time, but repeated failures to attend can result in breach proceedings at court — potentially leading to a fine, additional conditions, community service, or even a custodial sentence. If you're on licence after release from prison, you can be recalled to prison.

Types of Probation Orders

There are several types of supervision managed through this office:

• Community Orders: Given by courts instead of prison. Can include unpaid work, curfews, drug or alcohol treatment, or supervision requirements.
• Suspended Sentence Orders: A prison sentence that's suspended — you remain in the community but must comply with conditions. Breach can activate the prison sentence.
• Post-Release Licence: After serving part of a prison sentence, you're released on licence with conditions supervised by probation.
• Post-Sentence Supervision: Offenders serving short sentences (under 2 years) receive 12 months of supervision after release.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dyfed-Powys Probation?

It's at Carmarthen Probation Office, Spilman Street, Carmarthen, SA31 1LQ. Call 01267 234200 for enquiries.

What happens at a probation appointment?

You'll meet your probation officer to discuss your progress, any issues, and compliance with your order or licence conditions. The first appointment involves a full assessment. Subsequent meetings focus on ongoing support and monitoring.

What happens if I miss a probation appointment?

Missing without a valid reason may result in a formal warning or breach proceedings. Repeated failures can lead to court action, additional conditions, or recall to prison. Always call 01267 234200 to rearrange if you genuinely can't attend.

Can I change my probation officer?

It's possible but not guaranteed. If you have a genuine reason — such as a conflict of interest or a serious breakdown in the working relationship — raise it with the office manager. However, simple personality clashes aren't usually considered sufficient grounds.