is a probation officers opinion final?

Question

if there is no restraining orders, and the parents are ok with their 17 year old daughter being with her 20 year old boyfriend (it's a nonsexual relationship) but the probation officer, in her opinion, says that he's a "no good loser" and says the girl shouldn't see him, is that final? isn't that opinion slander if she's never met the guy and he has a good job, is responsible, doesn't do drugs or drink, and it's a nonsexual relationship, ect? what could be done to override the p.o.'s "desicion"

Answer 1

File an objection to the decision of the probation officer by citing the valid reasons constituting as good character and gainful employment of the boyfriend. However, the minority of the daughter could be crucial in this case.

Answer 2

Well, you never said whose PO you were taking about. If it is the 17 year old or the 20 year old's PO, then yes the PO can make that decision. This is because a minor is at issue; the 17 year old girl. It does not matter that she may be over the age of consent OR that it is a nonsexual relationship. If it is a parent's PO, or the PO of some other party, then the PO's opinion is just that, an opinion. By the way, expressing an opinion is NOT slander.

Answer 3

Well a judge would have the final answer. However, testing the limits of a parole officer is a dangerous game.

Answer 4

Don't even try - you'll never accomplish anything with it.