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Does a person not on parole have to cooperate with a parole officer in the search of a parolee?
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It would be a wise idea to cooperate - if you don't, you could possibly be charged wtih Obstruction of Justice - Hindering a Police Investigation - Harboring a Fugitive - Etc.. If, however, you have no involvement in the case, you know nothing, and you communicate this to the PO, then you are safe. You may still be charged with Obstruction or Hindering, but the burden of proof is on law enforcement and the prosecution. You have to ask, what is it worth to you?
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What is a parole hold in California county jail?
A parole hold is generally the authorization to detain a person suspected of violating condition(s) of their parole. Parole holds are governed by federal and state laws, which vary by state. For example, under California laws, a parole officer can impose a hold if the officer concludes that there is reasonable cause to believe the parolee has violated a condition of his parole and is a danger to himself, a danger to the person or property of another, or may abscond. A parole hold authorizes the detention of a parolee charged with an alleged parole violation pending a parole revocation hearing. The parole officer is not required to obtain an arrest warrant prior to placing the hold and taking the parolee into custody. Within seven days after detention pursuant to the parole hold, the parolee must be notified of the reasons for the hold.
Where do you find out a persons parole decision?
Inmates typically are notified of the parole decision within thirty days of the hearing. It is possible in some situations for this to take longer, but typically the inmate is notified of this as well.
Can a parole officer charge a parolee criminally in N J?
Yes, parole officer are law enforcement officers with full police powers in NJ. The difference is their day to day duties. Parole officers primary job duty is to supervise parolees under parole supervision. That means to make sure the person under supervision is complying with the conditions imposed by the State Parole Board before they were released. Most parole officers spend their time filing administartive charges (parole violations) on violators, but at times new charges (family, friends, or on the parolee) are unavoidable.
Does a parole officer have legal rights to enter a paroles house without the parole present?
Generally, yes. But be wary of harrassment. YEP... As a parolee you lose your rights to privacy in your residence. A parole officer can do unscheduled searches without warrants at any time to make sure you are following the rules. It is a condition that you agree to when you go on parole. Know that a regular officer is sometimes with the parole officer when they search, but the regular officer cannot participate in the search though. If a regular officer participates in the search anything he/she finds may be thrown out because the right to search only extends to the parole/probation officer.
What can you do if a parolee has threatened you or assaulted you?
You do nothing. The person who was threatened may file charges with local law enforcement for Communicating a Threat against the person who threatened them. Keep in mind that little may actually be done to address the allegation, but that there may be consequences you may face.
What happens when a person is placed on parole?
When an inmate is taken before the parole board, they can be accepted or denied for parole. When they are placed on parole, the parole board will assign a parole officer to monitor that person. The parolee is required to follow state mandated conditions as well as conditions that are required for their specific crimes.
Under what circumstances can a person be placed on a parole hold?
It's pretty much up to the parole agent. There's such a wide scope that corrections has that they can violate a parolee at will.
Can a person be on probation and parole at the same time?
Yes, it is possible for a person to be on probation and parole at the same time. Probation is typically ordered by a court as an alternative to incarceration, while parole is early release from prison under supervision. The specific conditions and requirements for each may vary depending on the individual's situation.
Does the parole officer have the right to enter the home if the person not there?
no.
Can a person who completed their parole be violated a year later?
Some states have supervised parole and unsupervised parole. A felon graduates from supervised parole and then is still on parole for a number of years without having to check in. They can be 'violated' for offenses in that time. If a person on parole is shown to have committed a serious offense while on parole, but it only becomes known after parole has ended, it was still a violation and is still punishable. Also some states have certain crimes where the parolee will always be effectively on parole, forever. Child molesters and rapists sometimes receive this. Once, however, the parolee is discharged, the jurisdiction of the DOC is ended. Keep in mind that parole stipulations are Administrative Rules and do not carry the weight of law. Once the parolee is free of the jurisdiction of the DOC, he is free, no matter what rule it may be discovered he bent or broke while on parole. The time for the DOC to act is while the individual is under their custody. They may try, but can be effectively blocked by a court of law.
How do I report a parole violation?
Contact the phone number of the Parole and Probation Agency in your area. It should be located in the blue "government pages" of any phone directory. In California, and possibly other states, it is easier and more efficient to report someone if you know the name of the parole or probation officer. You can get that by calling the Parole / Probation office. You will generally need the full name of the person and their date of birth. The process works much more efficiently if you can give your name and number, describe the person and the activities, and tell the officers where to find them. An anonymous tip left on the phone will generally do absolutely nothing, at least in California. If the offenses are serious and there is evidence of the activities, call 911 and tell the dispatch that the parolee (with name, address, etc.) is on parole and is currently involved in (crime) against his parole. If the person lives in your home or your apartment building, you can give access to the police and parole officer without the permission of the parolee. Once you take these steps, do not be stupid and wave what you have done in front of the violator.
If a person on parole used your address then moved out is your address still being used?
If the parolee failed to change the address he had on file with the parole office then your address is the one that is still being listed as his residence. You can, and should, contact the parole office and notify them that he no longer resides there.
