[Zeff]

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?

[ScottGem]

What reason is the PO giving for seeing the statement's?

[Zeff]

She said that since we were married, she had to see all accounts.

[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.

[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

[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.

[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.

[excon]

She said they did not have one. Is this unusual?

Hello again, Zeff:

No, they lie all the time.

excon