Русско-англо-русский юридический словарь

While both related to the judicial process, a suspended sentence and probation aren’t synonymous. The former refers to a judicial penalty where jail time is put on hold, while the latter offers an alternative to jail, letting the defendant serve their time within the community, monitored by a judge or probation officer. (Chambers Law Firm)

Probation in criminal law is a period of supervision over an offender, ordered by the court often in lieu of incarceration. [...] An offender on probation is ordered to follow certain conditions set forth by the court, often under the supervision of a probation officer. (Wikipedia)