I'm on probation in California, am in good standing, up to date on all payments etc. My question is: is it likely that I'll be granted permission to leave the country for two weeks for a family vacation. I've heard that it's either the PO's call or you'll need a court ordered permission from the judge. Is it possible that the PO can simply grant you to leave without pushing through the court procedures and such? In other words, is it up to the discretion of the PO to say "yeah, you're good to go, just let me know all the specs." I ask for clarification because on these forums I've read about people going through court procedures for permission to leave the country, and others simply being granted permisssion from their PO.
Thank you very much for any help in advance. Peace

You will need prior written permission to leave the country. You need to contact your PO as soon as possible as it may take some time. Two weeks is a long time and they may not grant permission to go. If you do leave the country without permission you might not make it to the plane to leave or you may not make it from the airport to go home as you would be in instant violation of probation leaving the country. Is any vacation worth your freedom? Can't you wait until after probation is over? Either way, you need to remember you are on probation versus sitting in jail and need to take your probation seriously.

Shalom zionist:

I don't think you'll be approved to travel outside the US.

I'd certainly apply though, because who wants to believe some exconvict online?

excon

Shalom zionist:

I don't think you'll be approved to travel outside the US.

I'd certainly apply though, because who wants to believe some exconvict online?

excon

But you DO have a lot of personal info on just how the system works Ex! Too bad the OP can't read your personal info box like we used to have available. His hair would stand on end asking such a mundane question of you.