Q: Can my probation officer violate me for being homeless
I was evicted a few weeks back and have no way to pay for a place to live so I am currently couch surfing
A: Generally speaking, you can only violate your probation for violating one of the terms or conditions of the order of probation in your case. You have to make sure to check in with your probation and make sure that they know about your current living situation. If you are homeless, your probation officer should just categorize your "address" or known location as "transient," but require you to check in with them on certain dates and times. The best thing you can do is make sure you keep your probation officer aware of your situation. You want to avoid them going to your listed address, finding out you don't live there, and assuming that you have "absconded" or are hiding from them.
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