Louisville, KY asked in Criminal Law for Kentucky

Q: i am on parole, caught charges in another county, made bail, was put on Home incarceration. Haven't reported in 4 months

now im almost served out on the sentence i'm paroled on, i have 8 months left with MRS (mandatory re-entry supervision) i should only have to do two months. i am curious that when i am violated for absconding and go back to prison will there be a detainer on me or not since i posted bail. also will the pending charges interfere eith my eligibility for MRS?

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Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Louisville, KY
  • Licensed in Kentucky

A: Yes. Absconding could not only impact your MRS but also cause you to be taken into custody immediately, notwithstanding your posting bail.

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