Since the standard of proof is very low to violate probation, hearsay is admissible yet it cannot be the sole basis to violate probation . So for example, if a person is arrested for a crime of violence ,while they are on probation , and the victim refuses to cooperate, a police offer relaying what was said cannot be the sole basis to violate . This is elementary law that every criminal defense attorney, prosecutor, judge and probation officer shoud know.