Terre Haute, IN asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Indiana

Q: im wanting to transfer from IN to NJ while being on probation and owing restitution, can i do that ?

im currently homeless here in IN, and my girlfriend said i can move in with her in NJ if im able to be transferred there. my probation officer said that the state of IN will have to approve the go ahead to request a transfer. i told him i will do anything and everything possible to move and i will still keep up with paying on my probation and doing my community service. i just have no support here or anywhere to stay in IN. does anyone think it could be approved ?

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Joel D. Hand
Joel D. Hand
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Licensed in Indiana

A: If you are on probation for a felony offense, it is possible to transfer probation from one state to another. However, there is a process that must be followed and it requires approval of both the sending (Indiana) and receiving (New Jersey) states as well as payment for f a required transfer fee. Approval will depend on many different factors so it is best to discuss the process and procedures fully with your probation officer before making definitive plans to move.

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