Probation in Croatia exists less than a decade and is still not researched. This study examines probationer's experince with probation sanction, relationship between probationer and probation officer and how this relationship contributes to the rehabilitation of offenders. The study was conducted through a structured in-depth interview. Interview questions are prepared in the form of Eurobarometer survey. The study included nine offenders supervised by the probation office Zagreb. The results showed that offenders do not exclude even the role of punishment nor rehabilitation part of their probation sanction. All participants stated that they are satisfied with their probation officer and that they have great relationship with him. All participants believe that they will successfully execute their probation sanction. Seven of them are considered to execute all the imposed measures and/ or obligations of probation, and two of them considered to execute the most. For their execution they are motivated extrinsically and intrinsically. Most of the participants said that they see themselves in a better light than when executed probation sanction. They all agree with the fact that they do not want to repeat the behavior that has brought them to probation sanction. All argue that they feel capable to get away from crime, and eight of them will not return to crime. Limitation of this study is the small sample. Because of it results are presented in frequencies and there is no in-depth statistical analysis.