If I get off probation but haven’t finished paying my fines, doing comunity service or finished paying my restitution, can they keep me on probation?
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If I get off probation but haven’t finished paying my fines, doing comunity service or finished paying my restitution, can they keep me on probation?
Asked on May 27, 2012 under Criminal Law, Georgia
Answers:
Kevin Bessant / Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Yes. When a person is placed on probation, they are typically given a set of terms and conditions that they must successfully complete before they can be discharged from probation. When those conditions, which can include the payment of fines, community service, and restitution are not met, that person stands in violation of the probation order and will continue on the probation until it is complete, or can even be sentenced to jail if the Judge decides. The Judge however has the ultimate say in whether or not certain conditions can be waived, such as waiving certain fines or community service, and still closing out the probation, but this is usually where a person has made a hardy attempt to complete them but hardships have prevented them from completing the conditions. My advice is to do the best you can to complete all the conditions of your probation to avoid being in violation of your probation and possibly sent to jail.
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