California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Carlos S. (In re Carlos S.), G045089 (Cal. App. 2012):
Here the minor is required to get approval of his residence from his probation officer. We assume the probation officer will not act "irrationally or capriciously" in granting or denying approval. (People v. Olguin, supra, 45 Cal.4th at p. 383.) When the probation officer makes the decision whether or not to grant approval, the minor will have notice if he is violating his probation. Approval of the minor's place of residence will provide some assurance regarding safety for the probation officer, and supervision for purposes of preventing future criminality should be more effective if the probation officer approves of the residence and knows that unscheduled visits will be
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