A probation violation hearing in Hinds County typically begins with the court reviewing the allegations and determining whether there is sufficient evidence to proceed. During the preliminary stage, the judge may consider probation officer reports, testing results, and any immediate documentation presented. If the judge finds probable cause, a full violation hearing will be scheduled, where evidence and testimony can be introduced to prove or refute the alleged violation by the applicable standard. At the full hearing, both sides may present witnesses and records. The judge then decides whether to revoke probation, modify terms, or impose alternative sanctions. Presenting organized documentation of compliance, treatment enrollment, employment, and corrective actions often influences the court toward options that avoid immediate incarceration and instead emphasize monitored rehabilitation and accountability.