How to Transfer Probation From Florida to Boston
Often when people in Florida are placed on probation, the standard reporting instructions include a statement forbidding the probationer to travel outside of the county in which they were sentenced. However, those who have relatives in Boston, or those who are pursuing career opportunities, may be eligible for a transfer. The Interstate Compact Office is responsible for transferring probationers from one state to another. While the process can be tedious and trying, following the proper procedures and protocols will help to secure a successful relocation order.
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Instructions
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Contact the Florida probation officer in charge of the case by phone. The probationer must make an appointment to see the probation officer in person and must verbally request a transfer to Massachusetts.
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Fill out the interstate compact transfer application. State the reason for the transfer request, emphasizing any job opportunities or family members in the Boston area. Include the address and contact information of any relatives who may be willing to offer housing, long-term care or financial support.
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Wait for a response. This is often the most difficult part of the interstate compact process. The Florida office has 180 days to submit the transfer request to Boston, and the Boston office has 45 days to process the application.
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Prepare for a home visit. Should the Boston office agree to proceed with the transfer process, they will visit the supporting family members to determine whether or not the household provides a suitable environment for the probationer.
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Pack and move. Within 14 days of the home visit, the Boston office will make a final decision. If the transfer request is approved, temporary reporting orders will be issued, and the probationer will have approximately seven to 10 days to leave Florida. They must then report to the Boston office within 24 hours of arriving in the state of Massachusetts.
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Tips & Warnings
Be patient and be polite at all times. Case workers are overwhelmed and overworked; rudeness will do nothing to encourage their assistance.
Regardless of personal circumstances, the Florida Department of Corrections does not have to transfer a case, and the Massachusetts legal system is under no obligation to take on a new probationer.
