Q: Is it possible to change the date I’m supposed to get scram ankle monitor by?
Need to wait until next paycheck to afford first week, it’s most expensive
A: It is possible to get an extension but if the court gave you a deadline by which this was to be done, you must get it by the date or your bond could be revoked. A criminal defense attorney can ask your judge for an extension, or possibly get the court to waive the cost (which is sometimes done in the Houston area, depending on the court and the charge). If you do not have a lawyer yet, at a minimum, I would alert the court about your financial predicament and that you may not be able to get the SCRAM by the deadline. If you want to be extra cautious, you could get a urine test done at a private testing center every few days until you get the SCRAM device to prove that you are not drinking, although of course, there is a cost associated with this too. Good luck.
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