Parole Discharges in 3 Months, Still Owe a Lot of Restitution
My question involves criminal law for the state of: Texas
My parole is about to discharge but my po says I have to continue sending restitution to Huntsville even when I'm no longer under any type of supervision.
I've been on parole for 5 years & served 3 in tdc with no "screw ups". Never missed a payment, never had a dirty UA, nothing. She says I may have to meet with the board director as well.
How can they make me pay this? I know it's my responsibility to pay the money back, I have every intention on doing it. it's a huge amount, but what would happen should i not pay? They can't revoke me or re-charge me. But I'm afraid they could find a way to charge me with something else! What law is this??
Re: Parole Discharges in 3 Months, Still Owe a Lot of Restitution
If you fail to pay court-ordered probation, depending on the full facts and history, you could potentially face probation violation proceedings or a probation violation. I cannot promise you that the court will be receptive to discharging you with whatever you owe still unpaid. I'm not sure why you believe you can't face revocation of your probation when you admit to being in violation. You should discuss the details of your case with a local criminal defense lawyer.
Re: Parole Discharges in 3 Months, Still Owe a Lot of Restitution
Paying back the restitution is part of your parole. Even if you exceed the time you are being actively monitored, failure to pay the restitution would still be a parole violation. In fact, they can keep you on active monitoring (even past the 5 years you were given) until restitution is fully paid. Until it is paid, you have not completed the terms of your parole.
Re: Parole Discharges in 3 Months, Still Owe a Lot of Restitution
Actually, I spoke with the regional director of Parole and he said once you're off Parole, the restitution is between you and the victim. Parole is done. A judge is the only one who can extend your sentence or parole.