Can a probation officer extend my probation?
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Can a probation officer extend my probation?
Asked on January 9, 2012 under Criminal Law, Texas
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
No, your probation officer cannot extend the time of your probation. Only the court having jurisdiction over your matter has the power to extend or shorten the time of your probation.
Your probation officer is to oversee you so that you adhere to the terms and conditions of your probation. He or she writes reports with respect to your progress under the terms of your probation to his or her supervisor who in turn submits the reports to the court for periodic review.
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