Can a probationer relocate out of New York State?
Each case is considered individually. When a probationer requests, through their probation officer, a transfer of supervision to another state (Receiving State), the probation officer in the current department (Sending State) reviews the case to determine whether the probationer meets the necessary criteria for transfer. That criteria includes having an established residence or immediate family and employment or visible means of financial support in the Receiving State. It is important to note that a transfer to another state is a privilege – it is not a right – provided to probationers who are currently complying with their terms and conditions of probation. If the probation officer agrees to pursue a transfer, the probationer must execute a waiver of extradition and must agree to abide by the terms and conditions set by both the Sending and Receiving States.
