{"id":15801,"date":"2019-06-07T14:19:15","date_gmt":"2019-06-07T21:19:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/criminal-defense-law\/?p=15801"},"modified":"2023-02-16T14:49:30","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T21:49:30","slug":"ars-13-105-absconder-warrant-probation-parole-violations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/criminal-defense-law\/blog\/ars-13-105-absconder-warrant-probation-parole-violations\/","title":{"rendered":"ARS 13-105: Absconder Warrant for Probation and Parole Violations in Arizona"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction<\/h2>\n

Arizona law defines an absconder as a person who received probation and moved from their residence without consulting their probation officer. It also refers to an individual who received parole terms and stopped communicating with their parole officer<\/a>. In some cases, absconding can refer to escaping from prison.<\/p>\n

Absconding is a serious offense with severe penalties. Avoiding the situation could lead to a worse outcome for you. So, it\u2019s important to understand the laws and conditions that relate to absconding. That way, you can figure out what steps are best to take next for your situation.<\/p>\n

What is Absconding?<\/h2>\n

As mentioned, absconding means running away from your probation, parole, or incarceration<\/a> term. If an individual hasn\u2019t communicated with their probation officer within 90 days of their last contact and the system officially files them as having unknown whereabouts, they\u2019re an absconder. The probationer doesn\u2019t qualify as an absconder anymore once they return to probation either voluntarily or involuntarily.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is an Absconder Warrant?<\/h3>\n

An absconder warrant gives any law enforcement agency the right to arrest someone who has failed to report to their parole or probation meetings. This means that, even if the absconder is pulled over for accidentally running a stop sign, the officer may arrest them. Many times, law enforcement arrests absconders within a short amount of time after the legal system issues an absconder warrant.<\/p>\n

A person can abscond from either parole or probation<\/a> (or both). A person on probation is serving the sentence that the court gave them, sometimes in addition to jailtime. The legal system releases the parolee from prison, and they\u2019re given a set of conditions to follow. In either case, failing to report to the probation or parole officer makes you an absconder.<\/p>\n

Conditions of Parole<\/h2>\n

After someone serves a prison sentence, they\u2019re eligible for conditional freedom through parole. If the system grants them release on parole, they\u2019re no longer behind bars but still have to uphold certain responsibilities. These conditions are a way to track the parolee\u2019s progress after their incarceration. Breaking parole conditions can get you sent back to prison. Here are some common parole obligations:<\/p>\n