Sample Letter To Judge For Early Release From Probation In Massachusetts
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Steps to Seeking Early Termination or Modification Step 1: Consult with a Probation Attorney. Step 2: Draft a Motion for Early Termination. Step 3: Schedule a Court Hearing. Step 4: Present Your Case. Step 5: Await the Judge's Decision.
Obeying all applicable federal, state and local laws. Not traveling (or moving) outside of Massachusetts without permission of the probation officer or the court. Notifying the probation officer of any change of address or employment. Making restitution to any victims of the original crime.
If you want to travel out of the state — You may be given permission to travel outside the state if you're in compliance with the court-imposed conditions of your probation, have received permission from your probation officer, and have been issued a signed travel permit. Travel permits may be issued for up to 14 days.
Whether it's your probation period or not, write a gracious letter (electronic or paper) thanking the company for the opportunity but saying that changed circumstances now dictate you leave. Give reasonable notice, which can be anywhere from the end of the day to a month. Provide a forwarding address and phone.
Penal Code 1203.3 PC gives the court the discretion to grant a request for early termination of probation at any time during the probation period. In practice, however, most judges want to see you complete at least 12 to 18 months of your probation before they will seriously consider closing your case.
