Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Process to request change of probation officer?

I would like to know the process in which I may appear before a Judge or Commissioner and request a change of officer.

My probation officer has verbally harrassed me on several instances. She has made both derogatory remarks and also those in a degrading tone, all of which were unrelated in content to my crimes or case in general.

She has also made it hard to keep a stable school and work schedule. I failed a semester of neurology because she would not allow me to come in the next day, and I took a loss on the final.

My crimes are California H&S11359 Felony count, and PC422 Misdemeanor count. I have just hit the 1year mark of my 3 year period.

I have had no violations, no dirty tests, no failure to report, have maintained work housing and remained enrolled in school for the entire period.

I am not a threat. I show no signs of repeat offense, I have my life in order, and yet she still wants to make it a struggle for me to get by. I will list incriminating remarks made by the officer upon request.

What can I show the people of california to allow me to change officers? I have known others on formal supervision who never had an officer half this rough.


Asked on 6/09/09, 7:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: Process to request change of probation officer?

The OC probation officers are SOBs, and it's not likely you'd fare any better with another one. I would contact your criminal defense lawyer. You also have nothing to lose by appearing before, or writing to, the bench officer.

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Answered on 6/09/09, 7:11 pm


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