View Full Version : Can a probation officer tell me that I can't go to my daughters in another state?
loco469
Jul 4, 2011, 02:43 PM
My daughter is having her first child and she wants me to fly out there for the birth? Iam on supervised probation for dwi she doesent know about this and I don't need to tell her.
tickle
Jul 4, 2011, 02:49 PM
Yes, your probation officer has the authority to discqualify you from visiting another state. You should have thought about your options, while knowing she wa pregnant and repercussions. You will have to make up some excuse or go and be in contempt of court whch will not be good for your present condition.
Tick
ScottGem
Jul 4, 2011, 03:13 PM
It depends on the terms of your probation. But its is possible, even probable that your PO can control your travel out if state.
Have you talked to your PO about it?
Fr_Chuck
Jul 4, 2011, 03:17 PM
You have to get the PO permission to travel out of state. What is the reason the PO is going to refuse your travel
excon
Jul 4, 2011, 03:21 PM
Hello loco:
From what I can ascertain from your post, is that your PO is NOT refusing to let you go, but wants to confirm WHERE you'll be staying, and you don't want him to do that..
But, of course, he CAN verify where you'll be staying, and if you don't let him, he can refuse to let you go.
excon
twinkiedooter
Jul 4, 2011, 05:25 PM
You give the PO the name, address and phone number of where you'll be staying and from when to when out of state.. You don't just get a "free to stay as long as I like" type thing either. If you say you will be gone 2 weeks you must return regardless if she has had the baby or not. You need written permission to go out of the state.
Did you ask in person or did you just ask over the phone?
Fr_Chuck
Jul 4, 2011, 07:19 PM
Good catch excon,
Yes, you have to provide them where you will be going and they may ( normally will) want proof of the reason,
So they will most likely wish to contact where you will be at.
loco469
Jul 4, 2011, 07:47 PM
No I haven't even asked him yet also if I'am set up on a pay schedule for my fine and I have the funds can I put down half of the fine or pay the whole thing ? Also I was told to do alcohol classes my 87 yr old mother lives with me has dementia this happened after dwi I completed 8 hrs online its appoved by the state but po says won't give me credit I have to start over have restricted license up in 90 days he gave me 4 months to complete not *****ing here want to get this done but am between a rock and a hard place here should I write a letter to the judge explain the situation and ask for advice on how I can fulfill my obligations and violate my probation
ScottGem
Jul 5, 2011, 03:26 AM
Don't go over your PO's head. Remember you committed the crime and now have to pay for it. You are best staying on your PO's good side so you ask him what you have to do.