My question involves criminal law for the state of: Michigan.
This is my first criminal offense and I apologize if this is a silly question, but I really want to make sure I am doing all I can to get through my probation as smoothly as possible.
I am on a 2 year probation for a DUI that was the result of me hitting another car (no injuries) and totaling my car and the victim's. I spent around 60 hours in jail and have been ordered to submit proof of AA attendance, completion of an IOP program and a psych evaluation. In addition, I have around $2000 in court fines (not including holiday drug testing, lawyer costs & probation fees) and have been ordered to complete 35 hours of community service. So far, I have done everything I have been ordered, with the exception of a few hundred dollars that I am paying on the next due date in August.
My specific question is about my probation officer. I met her for the first time earlier this week and she ordered me to do something the court did not instruct me to do (that is, it was not on the list of court orders on my case paper). I submitted to her my psych evaluation already, but she is requesting a "more detailed version", meaning the copy my psychiatrist has with all the notes, charts and personal information. The reason she is asking is because the court deemed my drinking not so much of a problem as some of my, how should I put this, personal issues.
If the court did not order me to do this, do I need to do it? Will I get in trouble if I do not give out this information? Is the HIPPA law in place here? Can my probation officer order me to complete additional things?
I am uncomfortable giving out this information. Besides the fact that is embarrassing with all of my personal problems on it (not dealing with drugs or criminal activities!) and I am worried she could use it against me in court. Is this a possibility as well?
Sorry for the length but I really appreciate the advice.
Thank you all!