QUESTION
Is it possible to transfer probation from one state to another?
Asked on Oct 20th, 2013 on Criminal Law - Michigan
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My husband has been arrested for a simple assault charges in Michigan but we live in Florida. We are snow birds. If he gets put on probation for this crime, can we go back home to Florida and do his probation down in Florida?
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Yes. It must be presented to the probation officer and then he will direct you as to what to do.
Answered on Oct 24th, 2013 at 5:41 AM
Michael J. Breczinski
Yes if the judge says it is OK.
Answered on Oct 23rd, 2013 at 12:51 AM
It can be done if the court and probation departments in MI and FL agree. He can also do probation reports by mail from FL. Make sure he gets permission from court to leave state while on bond and/or probation. otherwise can't legally leave MI.
Answered on Oct 22nd, 2013 at 8:46 AM
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Yes, it is possible. It takes cooperation from both probation departments, though. You may be back in Michigan by the time the Court sentences him though.
Answered on Oct 21st, 2013 at 9:31 AM
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It is possible and it does happen. Make sure the judge is aware of this before sentencing you or placing you on probation so arrangements can be made to transfer your probation to Florida. Usually there is no problem with this as long as neither party objects. They can also keep you on probation in Michigan and still allow you to live in Florida as a special condition of your probation. Sometimes they will do that and have you report by phone.
Answered on Oct 21st, 2013 at 9:19 AM