Probationers who are resistant to complying with the conditions of probation may be sanctioned by probation revocation, resulting in sentences as severe as jail or prison. Conversely, if a probationer abides by all of the conditions applied, what could potentially result from their compliance?

Question

What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

In many states, the court is given authority to reward a probationer for good behavior by terminating probation after a portion of time has been served. Some states allow felony probationers to apply for early termination after having satisfactorily served one-third of the probation term or two years, whichever is less. Article 3564 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure states that the court may "terminate a term of probation previously ordered and discharge the defendant at any time in the case of a misdemeanor or an infraction or at any time after the expiration of one year of probation in the case of a felony, if it is satisfied that such action is warranted by the conduct of the defendant and the interest of justice.". The authority to terminate probation early is vested in the judge, who acts on the initial recommendation of the probation officer. Other rewards for good behavior may include the reduction of supervision level (thus reducing the number of contacts), waiving fines, reducing curfews, or community service hours. Positive recognition may include giving the probationer completion certificates, affirmation letters, or reference letters from his or her employer or school, or from the court. The recommendation of the officer is based usually on compliance with both the standard and special conditions of probation.