What happens when you don’t go to your probation surrender hearing?
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What happens when you don’t go to your probation surrender hearing?
Asked on September 27, 2010 under Criminal Law, Massachusetts
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
If you are summoned to a probation surrender hearing then there is a reporting of some kind that you have violated the terms of your underlying probation. It is my understanding that there are two stages of hearings in Massachusetts: an initial surrender hearing to formally advise you of the violation and determine if you are to be held in jail and the final probation surrender hearing that actually deals with the issue itself. Not appearing will probably result in a warrant being issued for your arrest. It is always possible that violations in probation will result in probation being revoked no matter what state that you live in and then that would mean that you would have to serve the terms of the original sentence. It is not a good idea to miss it and it is a better idea to get an attorney to help represent you at the hearing. Good luck.
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