Can a judge lifting a detainer?

Question

My husband is being held @ Phila Pa county jail on a probation violation he had 3 different cases . Sentances Ran toghter. He stopped reporting in 1998. No new charges. Can one judge lift all 3 detainers for release? Would he to do the remainder of sentance from the time he voilation. Please see my other question. Thanks for all the help.

Answer 1

First off your husbands PO's supervisor would have to approve it.  Then he would have to speak or email the judge asking him to lift his detainers.  I just got out and was in on a detainer and they hardly EVER get lifted.  Unless you have a great lawyer that knows a lot of people in the system even better yet, the judge.  It's very difficult.  How many violations does he have?  What are his charges right now?  Failure to report?  Failure to maintain verifiable address? etc?  Its tough, he will probably have to sit at least until his Gagnon 2 hearing which is basically held 4 months after his commitment date.

Oh and what was he originally on probation for?  If it was a violent or s*x crime he has a zero chance.

If you have any questions for me feel free to email me or IM me.  I was in CFCF to in philadelphia.  I'm assuming thats where they have him.....on State rd?

So i just read your other question now.  There is a very slim chance the judge will lift the detainer.  At this point i would say it  all depends on what his prior charges were back in 98 an whether or not he can prove that he has been an upstanding citizen since then.  Proof of employment, housing, etc.  Bottom line though.  You can't run from your probation.  Trust me i wish "I" could!  They aren't just going to turn their heads completely because he is doing good now.  Fact remains he ran from the law and he is going to most likely have to serve some back time.  If it was Texas i heard that they would make the person serve the amount of time that they ran!  Good thing you live in PA.  Philly jails are overcrowded as is.  There is really no definite answer.  Thats the problem with being a criminal and in front of a judge.  You have zero control of your life at that point.  Very vulnerable situation.