AOC-CR-609 — Petition for Early Termination of Probation

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01ATTORNEY INFORMATION

Attorney Name *

State Bar No. *

Firm / Office Name

Address *

Phone *

Fax

Email *

02CASE INFORMATION

Defendant Name *

Case Number *

County *

03PROBATION SUMMARY

Probation Start Date *

Scheduled End Date *

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PROBATION COMPLETED (CALCULATED FROM TODAY)

Relief Requested

04CONDITIONS FULFILLED (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

Community service hours fully completed (Clerk's receipt or program certificate attached)

Restitution paid in full (Clerk of Court receipt attached or not applicable)

All fines and court costs paid in full (Clerk's receipt attached or not applicable)

No violations of probation conditions — no violation hearings filed in this case

No new criminal charges since placement on probation

All court-ordered treatment programs successfully completed (certificates available)

All probation supervision fees paid current (no balance owed)

Consistent and timely reporting to probation officer throughout supervision

05SUPPORTING INFORMATION

Employment Status

Housing Stability

Community Involvement / Achievements

Supporting Documentation Available (list)

06PROBATION OFFICER'S POSITION

Probation Officer Name

Officer's Position on Termination

PO Comments (if any)

07ATTORNEY'S STATEMENT

Statement in Support of Petition

SELECTED COUNTY

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EARLY TERMINATION — WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

There is no specific statutory right to early termination — the court has full discretion under G.S. 15A-1342(b)
Best practice: complete at least half of the probation period and fulfill all financial conditions before filing
The probation officer's support is extremely helpful — discuss the petition with the PO before filing; an opposing PO is a significant obstacle
Bring documentation of all payments to the hearing: Clerk of Court receipts, program completion certificates, employer letters, and community letters
The judge weighs three factors: public safety, rehabilitation of the defendant, and victim impact
If restitution is unpaid or not paid in full, there is a strong presumption against early termination — restitution is almost always a prerequisite
Even if probation is terminated, a civil judgment for any remaining restitution survives termination and remains enforceable as a civil debt
The State may object — be prepared for the DA to argue that the remaining term is appropriate or that more time is needed to ensure rehabilitation

STATUTORY REFERENCE

G.S. 15A-1342(b)Early termination authority

G.S. 15A-1344(d)Modification of conditions

G.S. 15A-1343(c1)Supervision fee requirement

G.S. 15A-1340.38Restitution survives probation

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