Which of the following is considered a technical violation?

Changing residence without permission is recognized as a technical violation because it involves breaching the specific terms and conditions set by the court or parole/probation officer that regulate where an individual may live. Such conditions are often mandated to ensure supervision and accountability, as the supervision process relies on knowing the offender's location.

Technical violations typically do not involve committing a new crime; rather, they are related to not adhering to the specific conditions associated with supervision, parole, or probation. These conditions can include curfews, employment requirements, and permission to change residences. Other options, like committing a new crime or failing to complete a work assignment, may also have significant implications but are categorized differently from technical violations, as they may involve new offenses or violations of employment expectations rather than breaches of specific supervision conditions. A positive drug test can also indicate a failure to comply with the terms of supervision, but it is more about substance use than the specific action of changing one’s residence.