How to Transfer Probation to Another County in California
In California, the Superior Court sentences individuals to probation. A person on probation is supervised in their California county of residence for a predetermined period of time by a probation officer hired by the county. Probation differs from parole, where individuals are released from the California penal system and supervised by parole officers hired by the state. Make a request to your probation officer to transfer your probation to another county. Do not make any changes until you have been informed your request was granted.
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Ask your probation officer if your supervision can be transferred to another county in California. Explain why you are requesting the transfer. Valid explanations include employment, family or arrest outside your county of residence. State where you want your probation transferred.
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Follow up with your probation officer. He must complete Section 1 of Referral Document 1203.9 P.C. Transfer. The county where you want to transfer your probation is notated on the form. The form must then be mailed to the probation transfer request office. The office address is stated on the paperwork.
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Wait to receive official notification your transfer request has been granted. Your request must be processed within 30 days of your probation officer completing Section 1. The location of your new probation office and appointment time is sent to your last-known address on file with the probation department.
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Keep your new appointment. Bring documentation that your county was switched in case the officer was not properly notified.
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Tips & Warnings
No fee is charged to have your supervising county switched, but you are still liable for any fines issued during sentencing.
Every request is at the discretion of the presiding judge. No guarantee is made that your request will be granted.
