I want to know about probation?

Question

My girlfriend was asked, by her aunt, if she would provide her address for this man who is in jail, her aunt's husband, to his probation officer for when he gets out. I don't know if it's because he doesn't have a place to live, or if it's because of where his wife lives (she lives in subsidized housing) that maybe he can't live there. My question is, how much trouble will my girlfriend get into if the probation officer stopped by and found out that he wasn't living there? She has 2 kids, and doesn't want to jeopardize losing her kids. She is going to tell her aunt no, but she wants good reason, i.e. jail time, consequences, etc.
Also, what if a prisoner doesn't have a place to live, will the state find him housing?

Answer 1

Your gf can't get in trouble if she tells the prbation officer what is going on. If the prisoner tells the officer he lives there but dosn't he'll get in trouble and will be sent back to jail. No the state does not provide houseing and he'll have to have a place to live before they will release him. Tell the gf to tell him someone else to lean on because she has to much to keep up with now with her children. He'll get the message because believe me if he's been in that type of trouble he's heard no before and he'll hear it again. Best to leave him alone if there is children involved; speaking from exp. of dealing with this type of person.

Answer 2

I'm not quite sure how much trouble your gf can get into by lying to the probation department, but if I was her I wouldn't want to find out. If she pisses the wrong person off they can call Child Protective Services, perhaps even file charges against her. I'm sure the aunt can't have record of him living at her house b/c of the restrictions (income, convictions, etc.) placed on people living in subsidized housing. Your girlfriend should keep herself out of all that, because the P.O.'s do drop by unexpectedly from time to time. She should tell the aunt to find someone else to provide an address.

By the way, no the state will not provide housing to inmates that are released, but there are halfway houses that provide housing, but most of them do charge, sometimes nearly as much as ordinary rent.

Answer 3

Not telling his probation officer the truth about where he lives could be trouble for both. Depending on the crime too. I don't think the probation officer can let that happen because that is a state law. Some probation officers don't go to the house unless he's not reporting. That's just pretty much in case he's not following the rules, they know where to get him. It's just best to talk to her aunt about your concerns and talk to the probation officer of whats going on.

Answer 4

Lying to the authorities will get her in plenty of hot water. Obviously there's a reason why this guy wants to disappear and not be checked up on by Probation. Most assuredly your girlfriend will bring the wrath of Children and Families, probabtion and the police down upon her.
So...if it's actually that big a deal for her aunt there must be a reason as to why "Auntie" won't use her address isn't there? Sure...because "Auntie" knows exactly what kind of heat this will bring down. Nothing like trying to schmooze a family member into getting burned.
Tell your girlfriend she and her kids should steer clear of this so-called "Aunt". Its quite clear she's nothing but trouble and obviously doesn't care who she ropes into the sh*ts just to accomplish her own agenda.

Answer 5

Your girlfriends aunt MIGHT be trying to pull some wool over the eyes here!

When an inmate applies for probation...he is required to provide an address where he WILL reside upon his release.

Your girlfriend certainly does NOT need to have a probationer living in her home with her two children especially when not knowing what this fellow is incarcerated for!

It would be my STRONGEST suggestion that the inmates immediate family take on this HUGE responsibility and distance oneself from this issue.

If you have anymore questions concerning the requirements for probation...I'd recommend you contact your local office of the Probation and Parole.

Best wishes!

Answer 6

Since her aunt is in subsidized housing , her rent would be increased if he were to stay with her.I gather she is on welfare. Her husband needs a resident address for parole and doesn't want to change her status. Also if anything were to bring him to the attention of the police or any other agency, he would have some time to be appraised of it. Your friend has 2 kids . does she want to possibly have them involved in shennanigans? Tell your friend She shouldn't. The risk is not worth the possible 'gain' to her family.Good luck.

Answer 7

She will get in some kind of trouble. In my state, depending on what the crime he is on probation for, she would go to prison for anywhere from 1 to 25 years.