Early Probation Termination
Almost anyone convicted of a crime will find himself on probation. You are typically on probation for a set period of time--12 or 18 months, for instance. In certain situations, you can request the court to grant early termination of your probation.
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What is Probation?
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Probation is essentially a period of supervision to ensure you comply with all of the requirements the court has laid out for you and you do not reoffend.
Requirements
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In order for an early termination to be granted, you must complete any requirements the court imposes early. This means you must pay any fines, complete counseling and perform community service well before the deadline the court gives.
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Probation Supervisor
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Probation can be supervised or unsupervised. In supervised probation situations, early termination is almost completely dependent on the recommendation of your supervisor. Follow all instructions and requirements your supervisor has for you.
Procedure
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Early termination is automatic in certain cases, such as traffic offenses, upon the completion of all court mandates. In nonautomatic cases, you must make a request before the judge and outline all of the reasons you believe you qualify for early termination.
Privilege
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Early probation termination is a privilege, not a right. The judge has complete discretion to grant early termination, and may refuse to grant it even if you have completed all of your obligations early.
Benefits
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Early probation termination has many benefits. You are no longer under the supervision of the court and your case is closed. Additionally, the sooner you terminate your probation, the sooner you can begin expungement proceedings to remove the conviction from your record.
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