I am looking for information on what standards need to be met for early release from probation in Virginia & Pennsylvania.

I understand that:
1) all fines must be paid
2) performance on probation must be good
3) other factors such as doing positive things for myself and the community play a part

I do not know:
1) Is there a specific amount of the total term of probation that is normally required to be filled before early release is even considered? What is this amount, if any, in both Virginia and Pennsylvania.
2)If performance on probation is good now, but had a few missed appointments and a test positive many months ago, how will this affect?

Please advise

Hello o:

Ask your PO for the written policy and procedures manual for his department. That's where you should find the criteria for early release.

Yes, ANY negative conduct will negatively effect your request.

excon

Also assuming that one probation was "first" was the crime that caused the 2nd probation done after on probation for the fist

Missing appointments is an automatic violation here in Ohio. Don't know about Penna or Virginia if they'd let you skate on this.

Usually you have to do at least 1/2 of the time. 3/4 would be better.

I was a probation officer in Maryland for seven years and can tell you that once a judge imposes a period of probation on someone, they are not going to consider reducing the close date of the probation unless the person is in complete compliance and presents to the judge, ideally through an attorney, a good reason to close the case early, such as entering the military.

In my state there is no such thing as minimum standards of time that must pass before probation can be closed. The judge that imposed the probation in the first place has virtually absoute power to close it or change it as he sees fit.