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  • Oct 25, 2007, 12:19 PM
    Zeff
    Probation and Spouse's Individual Accounts
    I am on probation for a white collar crime. My spouse has a checking account in his name only. My probation officer wants to see statements from my spouse's account. Is my spouse obligated to furnish that information?
  • Oct 25, 2007, 12:26 PM
    ScottGem
    What reason is the PO giving for seeing the statement's?
  • Oct 25, 2007, 01:39 PM
    Zeff
    She said that since we were married, she had to see all accounts.
  • Oct 25, 2007, 03:06 PM
    ScottGem
    Ask her to show you what rules allow this and what she is looking for. I don't see any justification for this. Of course if you give her a hard time, she can make things harder for you.
  • Oct 25, 2007, 03:18 PM
    excon
    Hello zeff:

    She has a right to see any account with YOUR name on it. But your husbands separate account is none of her business. HE'S not on probation. I certainly wouldn't comply. It also isn't surprising that she doesn't know the law - not at all.

    Yes, they're going to make things harder. They make 'em hard enough already, so I NEVER lay down for them.

    excon
  • Oct 25, 2007, 03:26 PM
    s_cianci
    I don't see why he would be. He's not the one on probation. Unfortunately, probation officers often get away with this kind of stuff because they can always threaten you with a violation if you don't comply with their demands and it puts you between a rock and a hard place.
  • Oct 25, 2007, 03:42 PM
    Zeff
    Thanks so much for the answers. This is the first time I have been in trouble and I can't seem to get very good answers from the probation officer.
    Should my spouse and I separate everything and put all our assets such as cars and the like in his name?
    If I pay all my restitution upfront, does the probation officer still have a right to see my checking account and such?

    Why does the probation officer want to see tax returns from 3 years ago?

    I ask for a written policy and procedure manual and she said they did not have one. Is this unusual?

    Thanks for help.
  • Oct 25, 2007, 04:22 PM
    excon
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Zeff
    She said they did not have one. Is this unusual?

    Hello again, Zeff:

    No, they lie all the time.

    excon

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