Supervised release is a conditional release of a person that requires them to be supervised by a United States probation officer and follow conditions imposed by the sentencing court. If the conditions of a supervised release are violated, a Judge can order the person to return to prison for up to five years.
Early termination of supervision may be granted under 18 U.S. Code § 3583 “at any time after the expiration of one year of supervised release . . . if it is satisfied that such action is warranted by the conduct of the defendant released and the interest of justice,” meaning that if the person exemplifies adequate behavior during their supervised release then they may ask to have their supervised release terminated early.
Some of the best actions to take if one wishes to obtain early termination of supervised release is to follow all guidelines surrounding release and even go beyond those guidelines to show the court that they are improving themselves. Examples include non-court ordered treatment programs, volunteer work, and achievements in the employment context. It is extremely helpful to have the support of one’s probation officer when making the request for early termination. To that end, keeping the probation officer informed about all important information, following all directions, and generally having a positive attitude towards supervision despite its onerousness, can all improve one’s chances of being granted early termination of supervised release.
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