Vermont § 251 - Duration of probation
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 251 — Duration of probation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 251. Duration of probation
- (a) The court placing a person on probation may terminate the period of probation and
discharge the person at any time if such termination is warranted by the conduct of
the offender and the ends of justice. (b)(1) Upon the Commissioner’s motion to discharge pursuant to subsection 252(d) of this title, the sentencing court shall terminate the period of probation and discharge the person
at the midpoint of the probation term unless the prosecutor seeks a continuation of
probation within 21 days following receipt of notice of the Commissioner’s motion,
and: (A) the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that termination and discharge
will present a risk of danger to the victim of the offense or to the community; or (B) the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the probationer is not substantially
in compliance with the conditions of probation that are related to the probationer’s
rehabilitation or to victim or community safety. (2) If the court grants the prosecutor’s motion to continue probation, it may continue
probation for the full term or any portion thereof. The court shall also review the
conditions of probation and remove any conditions that are no longer necessary for
the remainder of the term. (3) Notwithstanding 1 V.S.A. § 214, this subsection shall apply retroactively to any probationer serving a specified
term of probation. (c) A probationer shall not be deemed ineligible for discharge or term reduction due to
unpaid restitution, fees, or surcharges. (Added 1971, No. 199 (Adj. Sess.), § 20; amended 2021, No. 24, § 3; 2021, No. 94 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. April 21, 2022.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 251
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 251 cover?
Section 251 ("Duration of probation") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 251?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 251" (Vermont). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 251 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Vermont can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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