Being released from probation in NOT the original state you were sentenced?

Question

Sentenced to three years in Alabama; sentence is up on February 23, old P.O. in Alabama told me that when I finish paying my fines I am eligible for early release and that he will recommend it. I've had two other probation officers since then in different states (my husband is Army and we have been moving nonstop), I'm about to have a third in Texas. My husband graduates from his training on September 11, we will receive his bonus and in turn finish paying off my fines. Then what? A friend told me after he made his last payment he received a letter telling him he no longer had to report. Will this happen for me since I am no longer in Alabama? Will I have to be cleared in Texas as well or pay some sort of fines to them? Do I need to call my old P.O. in Alabama, or make arrangements to go to court or something? Any suggestions or answers appreciated... as my husband will be on his way to his duty station the day after graduation and the sooner I am released, the sooner my daughter and I can join him. (Instead of waiting 3 months for a transfer!!) Thanks :)

Answer 1

The first PO who said you would be recommended for early release would have made an addendum to your papers in his file back when the offer was made.

Contact the current PO and ask if the offer still stands. If so, PLEASE remember that you are on paper until you receive the letter from the court stating your term is over.

The court (Alabama) will send you the release papers since you were originally sentenced under their jurisdiction.

Best of luck and I hope this is useful

Answer 2

You will need to contact the PO in the State you were sentenced in.  Even though the other States have supervised you, the jurisdiction still resides in the State you were convicted in.  Make sure you not only have your fees to your original state paid, but also in all the states you were being supervised in.  One thing to remember, not all jurisdictions do early releases on their own.  Even though he told you that you may be eligible, it may not automatically happen. It may be up to you to get the ball rolling. And make sure you don't assume that things are taken care of without verification.