Will my probation officer watch me pee?

Will my probation officer watch me pee?

As uncomfortable as it is, a PO can in fact watch you give a urine sample. This is to ensure that you aren't sneaking in someone else's urine via a prosthetic penis (it happens). Keep up the good work and remember you can always petition the court to early terminate your probation once your conditions are complete.

Can probation spy on you?

Normally, Probation Officers do not track cell phones. Suggest you read your court order conditions of your probation for your details.

What power does a probation officer have?

Probation or parole officers have the power to arrest parolees or probationers. If a parolee or probationer breaks the terms of the parole and the probation or parole officer feels it has become necessary to send him or her to jail, then they must arrest the parolee.

What happens if you fail a drug test on pretrial diversion?

If you fail a drug test on pre-trial release, the bond will be revoked and you will go to jail until your case is resolved.

Is failing a drug test a violation of probation?

A failed drug test is a technical violation of your probation. While this type of probation violation is generally not as serious as facing charges for a new criminal offense, the legal penalties could be the same depending on the circumstances of your case.