This veteran probation officer wishes to place to place the juvenile in a state juvenile prison whereas the judge wishes the juv. to be
placed in an alternative setting. At a hearing a month ago, the judge told the p.o. to look for placement at an alternative setting--however did not write this in the order. Last week --at the following
hearing the judge again asked for placement & put it in the order.
Upon leaving the hearing, the p.o. announced to the mother of the juvenile,the attorney for the juv. & the juv. doctor that he/she was
still asking for the juv to go "upstate" (the juv prison) when he/she
would be speaking before a board who decided funding for the
juvenile @an alternative setting. "What about what the judge?!"
the attorney asked incredulously. "I am asking for commitment,"
the p.o. responded. "What about the judge?!" I am recommending
commitment," the po boldly reiterated. May the p.o. deliberately do this? This is a veteran p.o.?
2006-09-17 15:39:49 · 10 answers · asked by cat 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
The judge could hold the p.o. in contempt for failing to follow an order. The p.o. could be fined or incarcerated for a short period of time to teach him a lesson.
Unless there is more to the story if the p.o. experienced behavior by the offender which warrants juvenile prison vs. alternate placements.
2006-09-17 15:42:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The P.O. is asking for commitment versus an alternative setting. Depending on the state, he would have to prove to the judge that an alternative setting is not available or appropriate for this particular minor (hence the meeting with the board). He is within his rights to ask the judge for commitment but he cannot deliberately disregard the judge's decree. He can, however, temporarily place the youth in the juvenile prison if an alternative setting is not available.
2006-09-17 15:45:47 · answer #2 · answered by cgspitfire 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as most po's are idiots anyway that screw up the court system. the judge would put him in attempt of court and can pull their license. i've seen many po's during law school screw up cases by bringing in cases that were disposed of previously and bring in persons the judge saw the day before. nothing ticks a judge off more than public defenders and po's that keep the courts screwed up.many don't last long and there is a huge turn over.
2006-09-17 15:45:48 · answer #3 · answered by hollywood71@verizon.net 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just go to the judge's office and tell them what is going on, the judge will probably put the po in contempt or in the least assign a new po
2006-09-17 15:44:44 · answer #4 · answered by rockydriver22 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The officer is in contempt of court.
Sadly, the P.O. is probably right. Too many judges are too liberal.
2006-09-17 15:42:49 · answer #5 · answered by EHS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get the minute order of the judge....bring it back to the court, under an emergency hearing.... point it out that what the judge, has said is not what is happening...keep trying...... some try to do as they wish.... push the issue!
2006-09-17 15:52:59 · answer #6 · answered by who be boo? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
placement is at area and money attainable, and is often filled on a waiting record, that wager who controls. as quickly as into the probation device, they administration what ensue. you will get your lawyer to document yet another action in courtroom.
2016-10-15 02:52:35 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like the p.o has burn out and needs a new job
2006-09-17 15:42:28 · answer #8 · answered by rwl_is_taken 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't delay on this or it could all be too late, you MUST contact the Judge personally and immediately.
2006-09-17 15:48:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the juv. has a crappy lawyer!!!
2006-09-17 15:48:01 · answer #10 · answered by wildraft1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋