[aprilee]

How can I transfer my probation from Texas to Colorado... I need to go back home:(

[Clough]

You ask your probation officer if that is something that you can do. The probation office will then make a determination. If they decide it is okay for you to make the move, then there is usually some kind of fee for the transfer that may be expensive to you, depending on your financial situation.

[excon]

Hello april:

This is an answer I have given before.

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Ask your PO to supply you with the WRITTEN policy and procedures manual for his department. In it, you'll find a paragraph about transferring probation. By asking, he'll know that you want to transfer, so he's not going to be surprised when he receives your request. This whole thing is about avoiding surprises.

Next; don't go yourself, but get a job and a place to live in the other state. Write the probation agency that will be doing your supervision. Introduce yourself. Tell them about your job, and your place to live. Tell them about your crime and how sorry you are. Tell them that you are about to request a transfer, and wanted to give them a heads up.

Then, make your request in writing to your present PO. Having read the rules, you'll KNOW that you meet the criteria. Therefore, in your application, DON'T ASK!! TELL them that you meet the criteria for transfer according to rule such and such... cite the rule.

A request formed in that manner will be awfully hard to turn down. If it IS turned down, you've got your ducks all lined up for an appeal.

excon

[1badchoice]

My transfer was fairly simple and straight-forward. I notified my probation officer, signed transfer forms, contacted probation office in new state... Unless there is a real reason for your current P.O. to deny your move there shouldn't be a problem.