on probation and moving without permission?

Question

i'm on probation and my job is wanting me to move out of state asap. i've been doing fine on probation with no violations and have met all my requirements. my PO never comes to visit and i always make my monthly appointments. i'm looking into the possibility of transferring my probation to the new state, or getting an early termination. only problem is that they can both be a lengthy process. how much trouble can i get in if i go ahead and move without it getting it settled, yet still making the steps to get it settled and possibily doing it from another state. i would still come in town to get everything taken care of when needed, but i would technically be in the new state. i'd just fly in when i needed to appear in court or meet with the PO. i'd be technically lying, but what are the chances they could find out? i don't want to do anything wrong, but i'm feeling alot of pressure from my employer, and i don't want them knowing about my probation. please help.

Answer 1

Violating probation by moving without them knowing will cause you to receive a warrant for your arrest should you get caught. I would not advise it by any means. Get in touch with your PO and ask him/her to help speed up the process. Also, it would be wise to inform (only the person necessary at) work of your situation. They too can help to speed up the process.

Answer 2

The Interstate Compact Process is VERY lengthy and will takes months to set up, in order to move lawfully... and you cannot move lawfully until that is complete. If you DO move before you have permission, then you will be transported back to your home state and answer to the Courts there.

My recommendation? If you have paid off all your fines, done everything you need to do (like classes, reporting, testing, etc) and are just at the point where you're checking in with probation, ask the Court clerk to place your matter on the calendar. At the hearing, ask the judge to convert probation to "Summary" or "Court" probation and explain to him/her why you want this to happen. If you've done everything you were supposed to do, have served the majority of the time of probation, don't have any new offenses and don't have an extensive criminal history, I'd bet money the Court will either grant the request to convert to Summary Probation or will dismiss probation outright.

In CA, defendants can place their own matters on calendar by just asking the Court Clerk... and the hearings usually get set for 2-3 weeks away from the day you make the request. Just show up, let the Court know what you'd like to do, what you have done while on probation, and what you'd like the Court to do so you can move lawfully and pursue your career. You can bring on your attorney to do this for you, if you had one in Court.

If the Court converts your matter to Summary Probation, there are no reporting requirements and no limitations on where you can live.

Good Luck to you! (Oh, and I'd have something proving the job offer to show the Court.)

Answer 3

You will be violated, and your butt will be extradited back to the state where your probation originated. You have a term & condition of probation that states that you may not leave the state (even for a day trip) without the consent of your P.O./the Court. It may be a lengthy process (not really, I think you are exaggerating), but your prison sentence will be even more lengthy.

Look, you got yourself on probation by not making the best choices in life. Let's err on the side of caution this time, huh? Just tell your PO the situation. Your PO wants you to keep your job. It benefits everyone if you do. Get verbal permssion first, then work out the legal stuff - but not behind anyone's back. Get the defense attorney that helped you originally to back you, if needed.

Answer 4

My Friend you "worry" about a problem which has a simple solution. Under the Constitution the Right of a Person to retain gainful employment is above any State Law but, since you entered into a binding agreement with whatever State that probated you, all you need do is give your probation officer the pertinent information as to where you'll be working and a meens of verifying and ask for a temporary Travel permit that allows you to travel to another State to work and return on you report date until your "Interstate Compact" is accepted by the State you wish to transfer to. Please don't just haul a** because this would ruin everything you've worked hard to achieve. File your Interstate Compact Agreement with your Travel request and if you've been as current as you state you have and you haven't had any problems, then the smart thing would be to take the high road.
Have your probation officers supervisor talk to the Judge, or ask to see the judge yourself, and remember to ask for a expedited hearing in order to stay on top of things.

GOD BLESS/GOOD LUCK!!!

Answer 5

The PO would go to the judge who put you on probation and ask that a bench warrant be issued for your arrest. The warrant would be circulated by NCIC - it would show up any time somebody ran your rap sheet. If you were stopped by police in Alabama or anywhere else - even if you weren;t charged with a new crime - they could hold you based on the warrant, and begin extradition proceedings. If Ohio got you back, they would return you to the judge who issued the warrant, most likely the judge who put you on probation to begin with. The judge COULD resentence you for the charge for which you were initially placed on probation. You would face the maximum sentence provided by law for that charge.

Answer 6

Didn't your employer ask you about any convictions and the circumstances of them when you filled out your application?...

You need to tell your Parole Officer and get permission BEFORE you leave the state.. otherwise if they find out it won't matter.. you go back to jail.. PERIOD.

Answer 7

Did you have a lawyer when all this happened?? Contact him. Maybe he can help.

You've done well, and I don't want to see you get in trouble now.

Good luck.

Answer 8

Better not do it on the sly. You could be in a lot more trouble than you are now.