Summary
If arrested in Illinois for violating an Indiana order of protection, expect a court date by the next business day. Notify Indiana authorities and consult a lawyer licensed in both states to address probation and legal complexities. Gather documentation proving you were informed the order was dropped and communicate with your probation officer about the arrest and its implications on your probation status.Full Conversation
Illinois but the violation is from Indiana
If you've been arrested in Indiana, the process will follow Indiana's legal procedures. Generally:
- You should see a judge within * hours of arrest, excluding weekends and holidays.
- The initial hearing will determine bail and other preliminary matters.
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I’ve been arrested in Illinois and my unsupervised probation is in Indiana
If you are arrested in Illinois but your unsupervised probation is in Indiana, your situation involves legal systems in both states. Here are some general points:
- Illinois will handle the immediate arrest and court appearance.
- Indiana will need to be notified of the arrest, which may affect your probation status.
- You may need legal representation in both states.
Would you like information on how to notify Indiana about your arrest in Illinois?
I was arrested in Illinois for violation of op that was active in Indiana
It sounds like a complex situation involving two states. Here are steps you should take:
- Contact a lawyer who is licensed in both Illinois and Indiana, if possible.
- Notify the Indiana court or probation officer about your arrest in Illinois.
- Understand that violating an order of protection (OP) is a serious offense that can affect your probation status.
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But nobody was notified that the op was still active and was told that it was dropped and can see the victim again
Given that there was misinformation about the status of the order of protection (OP), you should:
- Gather any documentation or evidence indicating you were told the OP was dropped.
- Contact your probation officer in Indiana immediately to inform them of the situation.
- Consult a lawyer who can assist in both states to navigate this complex issue.
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Contact the probation officer and say what
When contacting your probation officer, you should communicate the following key points clearly and concisely:
- Inform them of your recent arrest in Illinois for violating an order of protection (OP) that you believed was no longer active.
- Explain that you were told the OP was dropped and were under the impression you could see the victim again.
- Mention that you are gathering documentation to support this claim.
- Ask for guidance on how this arrest may affect your probation status and what steps you should take next.
Would you like more information on how to gather this documentation or find legal representation in both states?