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Standard Conditions of Post Conviction

The following are the standard conditions of supervision that apply to all persons under active supervision and provide authority for monitoring and controlling the offender.

I. The defendant shall not commit another federal, state, or local crime during the term of supervision.

"No person under supervision shall violate any local, state, or federal law, including Driving Under the Influence. All violations are reported to either the United States District Court or the United States Parole Commission for appropriate action."

II. The defendant shall not leave the judicial district or other specified geographic area without the permission of the Court or the probation officer.

The judicial district consists of Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Highlands, Okeechobee, and Indian River Counties. Travel during the first 60 days of supervision will not be authorized except in cases of documented emergencies. All travel outside the judicial district requires a written travel permit obtained from the probation officer at least two weeks in advance.

Travel within the United States or its territories is included in a normal travel request. Additionally, requests for travel outside the United States require at least six weeks advance notice and a travel permit from the probation officer. Travel outside of the United States can only be granted by the United States District Court or the United States Parole Commission. Travel is a privilege and not a right during the period of supervision. Travel may be granted after a 60 day assessment period for legitimate employment or social service needs. A request must be made in writing in advance of your proposed trip and approved by your probation officer.

III. The defendant shall report to the probation officer as directed by the Court or probation officer, and shall submit a truthful and complete written report within the first five days of each month.

To report means that all persons under supervision shall report at such times and places as instructed and shall answer all questions asked of them by the United States Probation Officer. Additionally, between the first five days of each month, the person under supervision is required to submit a written monthly report, answering all questions and to submit this report to the United States Probation Officer.

IV. The defendant shall answer truthfully, all inquiries by the probation officer and shall follow the instructions of the probation officer.

All persons under supervision are required to truthfully answer all questions put to them by the United States Probation Officer. Failure to do so could result in the violation of your supervision status.

V. The defendant shall support your legal dependents and meet other family responsibilities.

All persons under supervision are required to pay any court-ordered support obligations, including alimony and child care. Additionally, all persons under supervision are expected to conduct themselves in a reasonable manner in meeting other family responsibilities. Difficulties in meeting these areas of responsibilities shall immediately be brought to the attention of the United States Probation Officer.

VI. The defendant shall work regularly at a lawful occupation unless excused by the probation officer for schooling, training, or other acceptable reasons.

All persons under supervision are required to work at a lawful occupation. A lawful occupation should include payment by payroll check, deduction of federal income taxes, and Social Security taxes. Ordinarily, cash payments are not acceptable forms of payment for persons under supervision. Those persons who are self-employed are required to meet the self-employment requirements of the United States Probation Office. Other than full-time employment, specific situations regarding schooling, training, or medical disabilities should be fully discussed with the United States Probation Officer for evaluation and final approval or disapproval.

VII. The defendant shall notify the probation officer at least ten (10) days prior to any change in residence or employment.

All persons under supervision are required to notify the United States Probation Officer at least ten (10) days prior to any change in their residence or employment. This includes any temporary change in residence or a change of employment location different from the employment location on record with the United States Probation Officer. Failure to notify the United States Probation Officer within this time frame could result in a sanction against the person under supervision.

VIII. You shall refrain from excessive use of alcohol, and shall not purchase, possess, use, distribute, or administer any narcotic or controlled substance, or any paraphernalia related to such substances, except as prescribed by a physician.

All persons under supervision are advised that they are not to use alcohol to excess, especially if excessive use results in the violation of any local, state, or federal law, including disorderly intoxication, and/or driving under the influence. Additionally, no narcotic substance or paraphernalia, unless prescribed by a physician, should be taken by any person under supervision, including the medication of friends or family members. The use of non-prescribed medication which results in a positive urinalysis will result in notification to the United States District Court or the United States Parole Commission for further action.

IX. The defendant shall not frequent places where controlled substances are illegally sold, used, distributed or administered or other places specified by the Court.

All persons under supervision are instructed that they are not to be present in places where narcotic drugs or illegal substances are sold, used, or distributed. Additionally, if the United States District Court or the United States Parole Commission has prohibited any person under supervision from being in a certain area and/or location, they are to refrain from being in the prohibited area. Consequently, the United States District Court or the United States Parole Commission will be notified of any violation.

X. The defendant shall not associate with any person engaged in criminal activity and shall not associate with any person convicted of a felony unless granted permission to do so by the probation officer.

All persons under supervision are prohibited from associating with any person convicted of a felony or engaged in criminal activity. Specifically, it is the obligation of the person under supervision to know the background of his or her associates and as such, to avoid felony association. If a family member, co-worker, or other person with whom you associate with on a regular basis is a convicted felon, you must advise the United States Probation Officer immediately. The circumstances regarding this relationship will be discussed and specific instructions given by the United States Probation Officer.

XI. The defendant shall permit a probation officer to contact you at any time, at home or elsewhere, and shall permit confiscation of any contraband observed in plain view by the probation officer.

The United States Probation Officer has a responsibility of monitoring all persons undersupervision, at such time and place, as the United States Probation Officer deems necessary. If a person under supervision fails to allow the United States Probation Officer access to them, at home, work, or elsewhere, it may be necessary for the person under supervision to change their residence and/or employment.

Additionally, in the event that the United States Probation Officer observes contraband in plain view during any type of contact, whether in the home, employment, or in the vehicle driven by a person under supervision, the United States Probation Officer will be permitted to confiscate the contraband. Resistance or failure to permit the confiscation of the contraband will result in further action by the United States District Court and/or the United States Parole Commission.

XII. You shall notify the probation officer within 72 hours of an arrest or questioning by a law enforcement officer.

All persons under supervision are required to notify the United States Probation Officer within 72 hours of being arrested or questioned by any law enforcement officer, including traffic citations, criminal arrest, civil arrest, or any other law enforcement contact. Failure to notify the United States Probation Officer of such information within 72 hours will result in a sanction against the person under supervision.

XIII. The defendant shall not enter into any agreement to act as an informer or special agent of a law enforcement agency without the permission of the United States District Court.

No person under supervision shall act as an informant, special agent, or law enforcement liaison without the expressed written permission of the United States District Court. This permission can be secured through the United States Probation Officer in conjunction with the appropriate law enforcement agency. Failure to follow the necessary regulations regarding informant status will result in the United States District Court or United States Parole Commission being notified.

XIV. As directed by the probation officer, you shall notify third parties of risk that may be occasioned by your criminal record or personal history or characteristics, and shall permit the probation officer to make such notification and to confirm your compliance with such notification requirement.

Any person considered to be a third party risk because of their criminal record, personal history, or characteristics shall be so notified by the United States Probation Officer and accordingly, that person will be instructed to notify any affected third parties within a prescribed time frame. Under certain circumstances, your employer must know of your supervision status. Where this is not required, the probation officer will use discretion when contacting you at your place of employment.