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FAQs

Probation

Q: What is the procedure for the drug testing program also known as Code-A-Phone Answering Service?
Q: How can I have my probation/supervised release terminated early?
Q: I have a family member/friend who is scheduled to be released from prison. They were convicted in federal court in another district or state but want to reside in Alaska. How can his/her case be transferred?
Q: I am an employer and I want to know if a prospective employee has been convicted of a crime, can you run a background check?
Q: What are the standard conditions of probation the court must impose?
Q: I am on probation/supervised release. Am I allowed to leave the state?
Q: I have been released from federal prison, how soon do I have to report for supervision?
Q: I know of a family member who is on Federal probation/supervised release, can you tell me what crime they committed?

General

Q: If I am convicted of a Federal crime, can I or a family member own or possess a firearm?
Q: How do I have my conviction expunged?
Q: If I am convicted of a felony in Federal court, can I vote?
Q: Where can I find the probation or pretrial service office mailing address?
Q: What is the presentence investigation phase of a case?
Q: What is supervision?
Q: Where can I find information about the district court’s judges and magistrate judges?
Q: If I am convicted of a Federal crime, am I permitted to hunt?
Q: I have been found guilty in Federal Court, what happens next?
Q: How do I get a certified copy of a document?
Q: I have a friend/family member who is in prison. How do I find out where he is being held?
Q: I am owed court-ordered restitution, who do I contact to get my money?
Q: I owe restitution for my crime. Who do I pay?
Q: Where can I get information regarding child support?

Pretrial

Q: I have been sentenced and am waiting to be told where to report to serve my sentence. Do I report to my U.S. Probation Officer until I am assigned to a prison?

Vendor

Q: Do we have to use your forms for our staff qualifications or can we use our own?
Q: Can I use my own form for monthly reporting?
Q: Can I start performing services before I received a referral from the
Q: If I do not have the staff capacity to provide requested services, can I utilize a subcontractor?
Q: Can I bill the court for treatment staffings?
Q: Am I required to notify the court if a client does not show up for session?
Q: Am I allowed to bill for "no shows"?
Q: When do I have to submit invoicing for payment?
Q: What if I have changes in personnel providing services under the contract/agreement, am I required to notify the court?
Q: The presentence report is part of the referral packet, am I allowed to disclose this document with a signed release of information from the client?
Q: Would an all telehealth proposal for mental health and/or substance use services be considered?