Rule 27.4. Early Termination of Probation

(a) Discretionary Probation Termination

(1) Generally At any time during the term of probation, the court may terminate probation and discharge the probationer as provided by law after:

(A) giving notice to the State, the probationer, and the probation department; and

(B) considering an investigation report.

(2) Who May Request Termination At any time before the probationer's discharge from probation, the court may terminate probation and discharge the probationer on motion of the probationer, probation department, the State or the court.

(3) Required Investigation Report Upon any request for termination, the probation department must prepare and file an investigative report describing the probationer's compliance with conditions and regulations and recommending either for or against a request to modify.

(4) Hearing The court may hold a hearing on any request for early termination.

(b) Earned Time Credit Probation Termination The court may reduce the term or duration of supervised probation for earned time credit or work time credit as provided by law.

(c) Written Copy and Effect The court must provide probationer and the probation department a copy of the order terminating probation and specifying the effective date.

(v) Victims' Rights A victim has the right upon request to notice of any criminal proceeding involving the early termination of probation. A victim has a right to be present and to be heard at the hearing.