Can you transfer house arrest?

Normally, you cannot simply move from one home to the next while under house arrest/probation. You must notify and work with the probation department in your county to see if it is permissible for you to relocate.

Can two people be in the same house on house arrest?

You can be visited by family and friends or live with any of your loved ones – although the court may rule that you cannot associate with certain people as a condition of your house arrest.

Can a person get permission to move while under house arrest?

House arrest as a substitute for jail time is usually given to first offenders convicted of misdemeanor crimes. The threat posed to society by those under house arrest is less than that posed by those guilty of more serious crimes, so permission to relocate can be easier to secure.

What happens if you violate a house arrest?

Just like parole, if you violate any conditions of house arrest, you can be immediately arrested and sent to jail to serve the rest of your sentence in captivity. House arrest rules and regulations can vary widely from state to state and county to county.

How can I get a sentence for house arrest?

The prosecutor can recommend a sentence to the judge. You should have your lawyer talk to the prosecutor and check if they are willing to recommend house arrest as your punishment. Read the presentence report. In many courts, a probation officer will create a presentence report for the judge to read.

Can you work if you are on house arrest?

In some situations, house arrest will be the ideal punishment. Whether you are employed and have a steady record of employment. House arrest might allow you to continue to work. Whether you have home care responsibilities, such as for children or an elderly adult.

What happens if you move while under house arrest?

The terms of house arrest will continue in the new location. In some cases this means reporting to a new probation officer. Probationers under house arrest who relocate without official approval risk arrest, revocation of probation and possible jail time for the offense.

What do you need to know about house arrest?

House arrest rules and regulations can vary widely from state to state and county to county. If you are convicted of a crime and want to pursue house arrest as an alternative to jail, an experienced local criminal defense attorney may be able to help.

Can a person go to work while under house arrest?

However, this is not always the case. Depending on your circumstances, such as the severity of the crime and your criminal record, the judge may allow “breaks” from house arrest. You may be able to go to work, school, doctors appointments, counseling sessions, community service, and other court approved activities.

What can you do with a break from house arrest?

Depending on your circumstances, such as the severity of the crime and your criminal record, the judge may allow “breaks” from house arrest. You may be able to go to work, school, doctors appointments, counseling sessions, community service, and other court approved activities.