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Probation and Community Control
Probation and Community Control are both forms
of supervision. The supervising agency is the Department of
Corrections, the same agency that runs the State Prison System. When
placed on probation the judge will state the term (number of months
or years) and the special conditions. A person on probation
(or community control) is required to comply with all conditions of
probation (both general and special conditions).
If a person on probation fails to comply with the conditions of probation
the Department of Correction can "violate" that person and request that
the judge hold the person in jail until a hearing can be set (usually
takes no more than 3 months to schedule the hearing). While being supervised a
person is subject to searches, violations, and court sanctions. All
of these things can lead to "violations" and incarceration (jail). As soon as all special
conditions of probation or community control have been completed a person
on probation
should immediately hire an attorney to motion the court to terminate your
probation or community control.
Avoiding the Violations
Once all special conditions of probation or community
control have been satisfied an attorney can
motion the court to terminate the remainder of a person's probation or
community control. This is often referred to as Early Termination
of Probation.
This is a relatively quick procedure and in most cases these are granted
without objection.
Special Conditions of probation are
those that the judge must announce on the record. These can be
community service, paying of fines, completion of counseling, completion
of a class, etc. These must all be done before probation can be
terminated. However, it is best to hire an attorney in advance so
that the motion can be filed immediately.
Once probation or community control is terminated
you are no longer subject to court sanctions and your probation or community
control is over - the term of probation or community control ends.
Out of State Probationers -
Interstate Compact Cases
If you are residing in another state
and are on probation from Florida, we can help. The same
conditions apply - you must have completed all special conditions to
have a good chance of convincing the court to terminate your
supervision. We have represented people in the past successfully
that reside out-of-state. Please call.
ERIC J. DIRGA, PA (407) 841-5555
This Office will counsel an individual regarding his
or her options and motion the court for early termination if requested.
There is no charge for a consultation. If you have completed all
your special conditions or are close to completing them, call us today so
that we can start the process of getting you off probation or community
control. If you want to end your
probation now please contact us. To email us, click
HERE. Please fill out the
Early Term Worksheet.pdf
before you call. We look forward to helping you.
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The
Law Office of
Early Termination