If a random probation search is conducted, does the assigned PO need to be present or can any representative from the department of corrections do it?
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If a random probation search is conducted, does the assigned PO need to be present or can any representative from the department of corrections do it?
Asked on July 17, 2014 under Criminal Law, Florida
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MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
It really can be anyone who is doing the probation check as long as it was assigned and then reported to your P.O. If there is an issue and something was found during a random search, you really may have no defense. Tall to your attorney if probation is being revoked.
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