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California (Sacramento) I will try posting this in two places (I am unfamiliar with this Forum, so please forgive any etiquette mistakes).
My 26 yr old son served his time for a 288a (committed at age 18) and has dealt as best he can with all the repercussions of Prop 83. After months of searching for an approved (by his parole agent) residence that would be compliant with the law for maintaining a 2000' distance from schools or parks, we found an apartment complex that met with the PO's approval. With family assistance, my son moved in 01/08. The PO dropped in several times over the last 3 months. My son has been compliant with all the restrictions, has been searching daily for a job, regularly attends AA meetings and DUI school. He was attending counseling out of town with a reverend of my church , who then set up phone counseling sessions after my son was forced to have the GPS monitor put on. He spends time with his 11 month son and his 6 yr old son, and with family members. My son is now being forced to attend a parole violation hearing today for living at the apartment complex his parole agent approved in Dec. 07. Less than 48 hrs ago and out of the blue, the agent called my son and told him he had to leave by that night. It seems the agent "just noticed" (his words) a small grassy area that divides the complex in half, that qualifies as a "park" (In a frantic search, I did find it listed under public park areas on the internet). He was told he could not stay with his father, who lives too close to a school, even for overnight because "that would be out of compliance". He was told he could stay in a boarding house, but was not offered any money to do so. Panicing and not knowing what to do, my son ended up staying in his apartment until he could get his wits about him and seek assistance (I live 90 minutes away). He spoke with a CalPat Legal rep yesterday who assists parolees who have been rearrested. Even though my son is not in custody, the legal rep was interested enough in this situation to call my son 3 times getting information, and has been discussing it with his colleagues. He felt my son has definite grounds here (is it unreasonable of me to completely agree???). He also said he would call him today, if he does, hopefully he will have some suggestions. In the meantime the agent called my son late yesterday afternoon to say he was on his way with the parole violation paperwork to be signed, and directed my son to be at a parole violator hearing today at 2:00. This is madness! My son vented to this guy, but he had very, very little to say. I think the guy has screwed up and is covering himself, as this "violation" was created by the agent himself! He also told him he must leave, and must register a new address by today, and once again, cannot ever stay the night at his father's home. My son went to his estranged wife's home (his previous residence) for the night. I signed a 6 month lease for my son, and have been assisting him financially while he looks for work. We spent weekends bringing things from garage sales and from family members to help him make a home for himself, he has been so proud of his "space". There will now be penalties for breaking a lease, along with the seemingly impossible task of finding another residence that is in compliance! What does he do in the meantime? Is there any recourse for him? By the way, there is another reg. sex offender (and his family) in the same complex; that gentleman hasn't rec'd notice of having to leave and states he will sue if told to move. I keep thinking the fall-out from Prop 83 will be sorted out and resolved in a more sane manner; this is blatant disregard for another human being and his family. ANY suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I tried to post this late last night and in advertantly lost the whole message...I gave up and went to bed. Thank you and God Bless.
California (Sacramento) I will try posting this in two places (I am unfamiliar with this Forum, so please forgive any etiquette mistakes).
My 26 yr old son served his time for a 288a (committed at age 18) and has dealt as best he can with all the repercussions of Prop 83. After months of searching for an approved (by his parole agent) residence that would be compliant with the law for maintaining a 2000' distance from schools or parks, we found an apartment complex that met with the PO's approval. With family assistance, my son moved in 01/08. The PO dropped in several times over the last 3 months. My son has been compliant with all the restrictions, has been searching daily for a job, regularly attends AA meetings and DUI school. He was attending counseling out of town with a reverend of my church , who then set up phone counseling sessions after my son was forced to have the GPS monitor put on. He spends time with his 11 month son and his 6 yr old son, and with family members. My son is now being forced to attend a parole violation hearing today for living at the apartment complex his parole agent approved in Dec. 07. Less than 48 hrs ago and out of the blue, the agent called my son and told him he had to leave by that night. It seems the agent "just noticed" (his words) a small grassy area that divides the complex in half, that qualifies as a "park" (In a frantic search, I did find it listed under public park areas on the internet). He was told he could not stay with his father, who lives too close to a school, even for overnight because "that would be out of compliance". He was told he could stay in a boarding house, but was not offered any money to do so. Panicing and not knowing what to do, my son ended up staying in his apartment until he could get his wits about him and seek assistance (I live 90 minutes away). He spoke with a CalPat Legal rep yesterday who assists parolees who have been rearrested. Even though my son is not in custody, the legal rep was interested enough in this situation to call my son 3 times getting information, and has been discussing it with his colleagues. He felt my son has definite grounds here (is it unreasonable of me to completely agree???). He also said he would call him today, if he does, hopefully he will have some suggestions. In the meantime the agent called my son late yesterday afternoon to say he was on his way with the parole violation paperwork to be signed, and directed my son to be at a parole violator hearing today at 2:00. This is madness! My son vented to this guy, but he had very, very little to say. I think the guy has screwed up and is covering himself, as this "violation" was created by the agent himself! He also told him he must leave, and must register a new address by today, and once again, cannot ever stay the night at his father's home. My son went to his estranged wife's home (his previous residence) for the night. I signed a 6 month lease for my son, and have been assisting him financially while he looks for work. We spent weekends bringing things from garage sales and from family members to help him make a home for himself, he has been so proud of his "space". There will now be penalties for breaking a lease, along with the seemingly impossible task of finding another residence that is in compliance! What does he do in the meantime? Is there any recourse for him? By the way, there is another reg. sex offender (and his family) in the same complex; that gentleman hasn't rec'd notice of having to leave and states he will sue if told to move. I keep thinking the fall-out from Prop 83 will be sorted out and resolved in a more sane manner; this is blatant disregard for another human being and his family. ANY suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I tried to post this late last night and in advertantly lost the whole message...I gave up and went to bed. Thank you and God Bless.
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