Atlanta, GA asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Georgia

Q: Probation officer telling me that I can't take doctor prescribed pain medication even though my doctor sent him a letter

There was no other alternative to the medication I still need surgery it was also stated that the pain was very severe

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Forrest Clinton Barbour
Forrest Clinton Barbour
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Fayetteville, GA
  • Licensed in Georgia

A: Most probation terms say you can take prescribed medication. However, since your probation officer is being a jerk, you may need to ask the judge to give you permission.

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