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Florida statutes section 948.04 provides that if a probationer has performed satisfactorily and has not been found in violation of any conditions of probation, the Department of Corrections may recommend early termination of probation to the court.
If your petition for early termination is granted you may also be eligible for records sealing after your probation has been terminated (records sealing is not available unless your probation has been terminated). Hiring a Florida Early Termination of Probation Attorney.
Mandatory Early Termination of Probation. As of October 1, 2019, Florida Statute 948.04 (4) requires that the court terminate probation, or convert the sentence to non-reporting probation when an appropriate motion is filed under the following circumstances: The Defendant has completed at least half of the probationary period.
Where the court does not grant a defendant’s motion to early terminate probation, their attorney may request the terms and conditions of probation be modified and less restrictive and taxing on their client. Alternatives to early terminating probation include: 1 Converting the defendant’s probation to non reporting probation. 2 Deleting special conditions of probation such as counseling, treatment or community service hours. 3 Waiving the cost of supervision. 4 Converting required restitution payments to a civil lien.
The special conditions of the defendant’s probation. An outline of the special conditions that have been completed by the defendant. An accounting of all fines, fees, costs and restitution amounts.
Things that the court will consider are: The severity of the original offense for which the defendant was place on probation. The defendant’s criminal history. How well the defendant complied with the terms of probation. The recommendation of the prosecuting attorney.
Individuals who have served half of their probationary period should consider asking the court to early terminate their supervision sentence. This is true regardless as to whether or not the assigned probation officer is in agreement.
Early Termination of Community Control. Many individuals sentenced to Community Control have a a probation period tacked on to it. In these circumstances, the Defendant will want to consider filing a motion to terminate the House Arrest portion of there sentence its halfway point.
Early termination of probation lawyers can help lead to the end of supervision as well as monthly supervision fees.
In the State of Florida, anyone is eligible to file for an early termination of probation. However, this does not mean a judge is required to grant or approve the request.
Provided an individual has met the above stated eligibility requirements as per the Florida Statutes, and generally completed at least half of their probationary sentence, as well as having met any other requirements as set forth in the Order of Probation, they will be provided with an opportunity to file a Motion to Terminate Probation Early in order to apply for early termination of probation.
There are a number of difficult requirements and steps that need to be taken in order to ensure the paperwork has been completely filled out. All of the information will need to be properly filed and served upon the correct people. Our attorneys will also work to ensure your hearing to terminate probation is heard as soon as possible.
If you would like to speak with a Brevard County Early Termination of Probation Attorney, then Contact the Melbourne The Canina Law Firm today. We can speak with you either on the phone or in the office to discuss filing a motion to terminate your probation early.
To have the best chance of early termination you should normally wait until you have served at least one half of your probationary period, and completed all special conditions of your probation, including paying all of your monetary obligations in full. At the half way point, you should then apply for early termination of your probation.
The Canina Law Firm proudly defends all residents of Brevard County and all cities and towns along Florida’s Space Coast including: Melbourne, Viera, Suntree, West Melbourne, Melbourne Village, Palm Shores, Palm Bay, Rockledge, Merritt Island, Titusville, Cape Canaveral, Cocoa, Cocoa Beach, Melbourne Beach, Indialantic, Indian Harbour Beach, Satellite Beach, Grant, Valkaria, Micco, Barefoot Bay, Scottsmoor, Mims, and Sebastian, as well as neighboring Volusia County, Seminole County, Orange County, Osceola County, and Indian River County, FL..