Vermont § 5287 - Termination or continuance of probation
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 5287 — Termination or continuance of probation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5287. Termination or continuance of probation
- (a) A motion or stipulation may be filed at any time in the Family Division requesting
that the court terminate the youth’s status as a youthful offender and discharge him
or her from probation. The motion may be filed by the State’s Attorney, the youth,
the Department, or the court on its own motion. (b) In determining whether a youth has successfully completed the terms of probation,
the court shall consider: (1) the degree to which the youth fulfilled the terms of the case plan and the probation
order; (2) the youth’s performance during treatment; (3) reports of treatment personnel; and (4) any other relevant facts associated with the youth’s behavior. (c) If the court finds that the youth has successfully completed the terms of the probation
order, it shall terminate youthful offender status, discharge the youth from probation,
and file a written order dismissing the Family Division case. The Family Division
shall provide notice of the dismissal to the Criminal Division, which shall dismiss
the criminal case. (d) Upon discharge and dismissal under subsection (c) of this section, all records relating
to the case in the Criminal Division shall be expunged, and all records relating to
the case in the Family Court shall be sealed pursuant to section 5119 of this title. (e) If the court denies the motion to discharge the youth from probation, the court may
extend or amend the probation order as it deems necessary. (f) Upon the termination of the period of probation, the youth shall be discharged from
probation. (Added 2017, No. 72, § 5, eff. July 1, 2018; amended 2019, No. 124 (Adj. Sess.), § 9.)
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 5287
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 5287 cover?
Section 5287 ("Termination or continuance 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.
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