California Probation - my 3 yrs is officially up this month. I have never missed a test/never been dirty.?

Question

I am fully paid up. Will I have to go back to court to be released from probation or will I simply receive a letter in the mail.

Thanks for all the positive feedback guys. I'm in L.A. County if that makes a difference on the answer...Van nuys office to be exact.

Answer 1

So long as probation is not revoked within the 3 year period, it will expire by operation of law when the 3 years is over. The court does not have to make any order, and you will not have to go to court unless your P.O. tells you to. However, some additional benefits may be available to you.

If this was a felony, some charges in some situations can be reduced to misdemeanors. Successful completion of probation also entitles you to an order under Penal Code section 1203.4. Some people call this "expungement," but it really is not. It does look good on your record, though. When the 3 years are up, you should contact the attorney who represented you (or his office) to see if either of these are possible for you.

Answer 2

It depends on the Court, it could be either/or or you just be out of the system, no letter no visit, it all depends on where you live. What you need to do is call your Probation Officer and ask him how to close this out properly.

John B.

Answer 3

In my state, Arkansas, you will not get a letter, or any notice. You are simply no longer on probation. In my state, and, I suspect, in others, you can get a document showing that you have completed probation. Ask your PO.

Answer 4

Good for you! You should check with your P.O. He/she can tell you the procedure. Be sure to get something in writing to show that you have completed all your requirements for your probation and that you are no longer required to report, etc.
Keep the good work and stay clean.

Answer 5

Congratulations ! But I don't know.