Missed Probation Meeting Explanation

Summary

Mary, from Ohio, sought advice on how to explain her sons missed probation meeting to the court. Her son, over eighteen and diagnosed with psychosis, was on medication and had recently been hospitalized. He was on probation for vandalism and missed his first check-in with his probation officer. Mary was advised to obtain medical documentation of her sons condition and hospitalization, and to provide this to the probation officer. She was also given the contact details for the Middletown Municipal Court, where her sons probation officer is located.

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My son over eighteen, diagnosed with pychosis and on meds, missed probation. No phone no transportation, how to explain this to court
What state are you located in, Mary? This will help me provide the most accurate information.
Ohio
What is the nature of your son's probation? This will help me provide more specific information. In general, Ohio courts may consider health issues in probation violation cases.
I dont understand? He was charged with vandalism
What were the terms of your son's probation? In Ohio, vandalism can be a misdemeanor or felony, with penalties varying based on the extent of the damage.
To go meet with probation officer, maybe to check in?
What was the frequency of these check-ins as per the probation terms? In Ohio, failure to meet probation officer without a valid reason can lead to probation violation.
He was given just the first date which he missed, while being ill.
Did your son provide any medical documentation to his probation officer about his illness? In Ohio, such documentation can be crucial in explaining missed probation meetings.
No, the date of meeting officer, is after 3 days of being released from hosp. So he was home dealing with meds n focusing on staying in one piece. I dont think court even came to mind.
Did you or your son inform the probation officer about his hospitalization and subsequent recovery period?
No, Since his over *, I have no say in handling any calls or papers. But now I am finding out this things, and I know and see what he is like at home. He is in no way able to handle these appointments or proceedings by himself.
Do you have any medical documentation or hospital discharge papers that can prove your son's condition during the missed probation meeting?
Yes, the one paper stating that he was hospitalized, and the meds his taking, but this is all three days before meetin with officer. He was in no condition to have any lucid appointments in mind then.
Did your son's doctor provide any written recommendation stating that he was unfit to attend the probation meeting due to his medical condition?
No, he never asked or mention he was on probation. He was confused as to why he was even at the hosp, and they wont tell me anything, him being *.
Can you request a letter from your son's doctor explaining his condition and inability to attend the probation meeting due to his health?
Do I call the place where they took him? I dont even know whose the doctor.
Yes, you can call the hospital where your son was treated. They should be able to provide you with the doctor's contact information.
Okay, then once they can give me paper, do I give it to the probation officer or who?
Yes, you should provide the medical documentation to your son's probation officer. It's important to keep them informed about your son's health condition.
Okay, but
What is the name and contact information of your son's probation officer?
Its here on a card, justin wright,M.s
What is the contact number and address of Justin Wright, your son's probation officer?
Address is One Donham Plaza, Middletown,OH45042
The contact details for the Middletown Municipal Court, where Justin Wright is located, are as follows:

- Address: One Donham Plaza, Middletown, OH *
- Phone: (*) *-*
- Website: www.cityofmiddletown.org/court/
This is on the card, the address i should deliver the papers?right?
Yes, you should deliver the medical documents to the address on the card: One Donham Plaza, Middletown, OH *.
Okay, now i try to find the doctor, get paper first. I dont drive so I will find a way. Thank you for this much needed help.
You're welcome, Mary. If you need further assistance, feel free to ask. Good luck with everything.
Thank you.
Do you have any other questions or concerns about this process, Mary?

General Information:
- In Ohio, courts may consider health issues in probation violation cases.
- Failure to meet probation officer without a valid reason can lead to probation violation.
- Medical documentation can be crucial in explaining missed probation meetings.
- Contact details for Middletown Municipal Court: One Donham Plaza, Middletown, OH *, Phone: (*) *-*, Website: www.cityofmiddletown.org/court/