What is verbal house arrest?

Answer 1

'Verbal' house arrest is very similar to house arrest. You are not to go anywhere, other than what the judge allows. Usually, you can go to school, work, or anywhere with a parent or legal guardian. I believe, but do not quote me, that this is more for minors, over adults. I do not know if the same is for adults but my son was issued Verbalhouse arrest. In the ruling, by the magistrate, he is allowed to go to school. It is OK that he walk home, if myself, my husband, or anyone else I deem responsible, can not pick him up from school. We live about 5 miles from school. It means he is NOTallowed to be anywhere in the community without a parent or an adult that we deem responsible. He is not to have any friends in our home. He is not allowed to smoke, drink, or do drugs. He is ordered to random urine testings.

I sure hope this helps. I was looking for a more 'formal' definition to print to my son, who is 16, because he thinks he can go to a friends house. Even though, I know differently! Good luck!

Another View: Not enough information is given with which to answer the question. Generally speaking a verbal order is not legally enforceable for any extended period of time. A house arrest for a longer period of time cannot be enforced without a WRITTEN court order, which the detainee would also receive a copy of.

My suggestion is: Determine WHO issued this verbal order and WHY. Then contact them to determine what is going on.