If I leave the country while I am on bench probation(no officer), will they find out! I don't have permission to leave.
Don't have to see a probation officer. Do Not have permission to leave. I Have passport.
Based upon your question, it seems you likely already know the best answer. If you don't have permission to leave and you leave, you'll obviously be violating the court's order and that would be in violation of your probation and could get your probation revoked and you some jail time. Most judges are pretty open to people on bench probation being able to live their lives as "normally" as possible. I'd have to say your best course of action is go to the court and get permission to leave the country. It might be something as simple as contacting the judge, or getting a lawyer to confer with the judge and the district attorney. I wouldn't expect this to be a terrible burden on you and it's much better than the alternative of the court finding out and the judge being very unhappy with you.
Depending on the county, it is generally very easy to get permission to leave the country or state. Several factors come into play. First, they will look into the history of the case, mainly looking to see if you ever failed to appear at a court appearance. Then, they will want to know why you are leaving. If it is a good reason, like for work or anniversary or some other legit reason, and you don't have a bad case history, then they are highly likely to let you leave. Just ask, they're likely to let you go.
