In which scenario is probation served for multiple counts starting and ending on the same date?

Probation served for multiple counts starting and ending on the same date is best characterized by a concurrent sentence. This arrangement means that the sentences for multiple counts run simultaneously, rather than one after the other. When probation is concurrent, the individual is not serving additional time for each count; instead, they fulfill the terms of their probation as if they were only serving one sentence for the longest term. This avoids the extension of probationary periods unnecessarily and allows for rehabilitation without extended supervision for each individual count.

In contrast, other sentencing options such as a split sentence, consecutive sentence, or deferred sentence do not allow for probation to occur simultaneously for multiple counts. A split sentence involves a combination of jail or prison time followed by probation, while consecutive sentences would mean that each sentence is served one after another, thereby extending the total length of probation. A deferred sentence typically pertains to delaying the imposition of a sentence under certain conditions but does not specifically involve concurrent or overlapping probation for multiple counts.