Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

Relocating while on Probation

I was only wodering if it is possible and/or legal to move from one state to another while on probation. I've heard it wasn't, but then someone else said that you could talk to your current probation officer and request to receive a new one in the state you're moving to and that it was ok. I just needed a professional to answer my question.


Asked on 8/29/01, 6:00 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Gass Timothy Gass Law Office

Re: Relocating while on Probation

You can change states with the permission of your probation

officer (PO). Your PO will contact a PO in the state to which you

are moving and your probation will continue there.

This is usually contingent upon how you have performed while on

probation, whether you have failed to appear in court at any time in the

past and whether your PO believes you are a good risk for

completing your probation in the other state.

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work I do and my telephone number is 208-345-3817

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Answered on 9/17/01, 12:24 pm
Joshua Wintters Law Offices of Joshua Wintters

Re: Relocating while on Probation

Transfers of probation are common. You may be required to completely pay off any fine amounts or fulfill any community service requirements before transfer, but all should be arrangeable through your current probation office. All the best,

Joshua Wintters

Attorney at Law

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Answered on 9/17/01, 2:00 pm
Stephen A. Nicholas Nicholas and Barrera, P.C.

Re: Relocating while on Probation

The short answer is yes ... it's up to the judge ...

You need help near where you live to hire a lawyer

efficiently. Good Luck.

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Answered on 9/17/01, 7:39 pm


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