Fines & Credit Jail Time

[byrd42]

What is the name of your state? PA

In Penna., I need to know if my son can request dollar amount of jail time served credit towards court cost/fines? He served a total of 31 days and was just sentenced to probation for 2 years.

If so, how would I word such a request to the court? Any assistance would be appreciated.

He had a job for 2 days, but his PO came into his job (surprise visit of course) and he was let go due to her advising of his felonies.

Thank you in advance!

 

[BL]

What is the name of your state? PA

In Penna., I need to know if my son can request dollar amount of jail time served credit towards court cost/fines? He served a total of 31 days and was just sentenced to probation for 2 years.

If so, how would I word such a request to the court? Any assistance would be appreciated.

He had a job for 2 days, but his PO came into his job (surprise visit of course) and he was let go due to her advising of his felonies.

Thank you in advance!

I have never heard of such a thing .

 

[FlyingRon]

You've got to be kidding. PA wants the money more than they want your kid in jail. As a matter of fact, the easiest way to get the probation department to forget about you in some jurisdictions is to fully pay off the costs/fines.

You're lucky you're not in some jurisdictions. Not only would you not get a credit down here, but you'd be expected to pay for your room and board while you were in jail.

 

[byrd42]

Thanks Ron! Not kidding really. Just people have told me this. Must be "Freeze Brain" due to the weather here. LOL anyway. Got to get a laugh from someone huh.

I just found info. under www.cor.state.pa.us. They have an inmate handbook and while they are incar. working or not, they do get funds (pay), Under DC-ADM 816. From what I read quickly, I think they need to be in at least 60 days to qualify for this?? Not sure.

Must leave the office soon. Getting to icy here in NJ and PA. Have a good evening!!