Q: My case is from 1985 I’m on federal parole I need help terminating my parole

A: Can you terminate New York probation early?

Yes. New York law gives judges the authority to release defendants from probation early. (Generally, to be released from probation early you have to pay off your fines, complete at least half of your probation and complete all court ordered classes and treatment.)

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New York Criminal Procedure § 410.90 Termination of sentence.

1. The court may at any time terminate either a period of probation,

other than a period of lifetime probation, for conviction to a crime or

a period of conditional discharge for an offense.

2. The court may terminate a period of probation for a person who is

subject to lifetime probation and who has been on unrevoked probation

for at least five consecutive years.

3. (a) The court shall grant a request for termination of a sentence

of probation under this section when, having regard to the conduct and

condition of the probationer, the court is of the opinion that:

(i) the probationer is no longer in need of such guidance, training or

other assistance which would otherwise be administered through probation

supervision;

(ii) the probationer has diligently complied with the terms and

conditions of the sentence of probation; and

(iii) the termination of the sentence of probation is not adverse to

the protection of the public.

No such termination shall be granted unless the court is satisfied

that the probationer, who is otherwise financially able to comply with

an order of restitution or reparation, has made a good faith effort to

comply therewith.

(b) The court shall grant a request for termination of a sentence of

conditional discharge under this section when, having regard to the

conduct and condition of the defendant, the court is of the opinion

that:

(i) the defendant has diligently complied with the terms and

conditions of the sentence of conditional discharge; and

(ii) termination of the sentence of conditional discharge is not

adverse to protection of the public.