When someone is on probation in Missouri, there are limits on how long it can last. For a felony, probation lasts between 1 and 5 years. For a misdemeanor, it lasts between 6 months and 2 years. For an infraction, it lasts between 6 months and 1 year. The judge sets the exact length at sentencing. The court can extend probation one time. If the person admits to breaking the rules of probation, or the court finds that they did, the court can add one more year on top of the normal maximum.
559.016. Terms of — extension. — 1. Unless terminated as provided in section 559.036 or under section 217.703, the terms during which each probation shall remain conditional and be subject to are:
(1) A term of years not less than one year and not to exceed five years for a ;
(2) A term not less than six months and not to exceed two years for a ;
(3) A term not less than six months and not to exceed one year for an .
2. The court shall a specific term of probation at the time of or at the time of . Such term may be modified by the under section 217.703.
3. The court may extend a period of probation, however, no more than one extension of any probation may be ed except that the court may extend the total time on probation by one additional year by order of the court if the admits he or she has violated the conditions of his or her probation or is found by the court to have violated the conditions of his or her probation. Total time on any probation term, including any extension, shall not exceed the maximum term as established in 1 of this section plus one additional year if the defendant admits or the court finds that the defendant has violated the conditions of his or her probation.
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Source & history notes
(L. 1977 S.B. 60, A.L. 1989 H.B. 408, A.L. 1995 H.B. 424, A.L. 2005 H.B. 353, A.L. 2012 H.B. 1525)
Related Missouri laws
Eligible for probation, when
RSMo 559.012
Conditions of probation
RSMo 559.021
Detention condition of probation
RSMo 559.026
Transfer of supervision
RSMo 559.029
Transfer to another court
RSMo 559.031
Duration of probation
RSMo 559.036
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