You are eligible to request early termination from probation or supervised release under the following circumstances:

• After you have completed at least one year of supervision, your attorney can petition the Court, or
• After you have completed one half of your term of supervision, you can request early termination through your U.S. Probation Officer.

If you have been convicted of a serious felony and/or have a history of violence, your case will not be considered for early termination.

The U.S. Probation Office is restricted from disclosing information to the public. However, most convictions are generally available in public records. These records are maintained by the U.S. District Court Clerk.

You are allowed to travel freely within a 50 mile radius of the District of Columbia. Unless you are given permission in advance by the judge in your case, any requests to travel outside of this range must be approved in advance by your U.S. Probation Officer.

Failure to do so may result in a violation of your supervision.

The U.S. Probation Office is restricted from disclosing information to the public, which includes family members. However, most convictions can be found in public records. These public records are maintained by the U.S. District Court Clerk.

Federal convictions cannot be expunged. However, you may apply for a Presidential Pardon. Any person convicted of a felony in Federal court is eligible to file a petition for a Presidential Pardon under the following circumstances, although some exceptions may apply:

• The individual is no longer serving the sentence and is not under parole, probation, or supervised release;
• Five years have passed since release from confinement or if confinement was not imposed, five years from the date of conviction; and
• A waiting period of seven years is required for more serious offenses, including violations of narcotic laws, income tax laws, perjury, violation of public trust involving dishonesty, violent crimes, gun control laws, fraud involving substantial sums of money, violations involving organized crime, and other crimes of a serious nature.

It is strongly recommended that you consult with an attorney to assist you with the process. Pardon applications may be obtained by making a written request to the Office of the Pardon Attorney, at the following address:

Office of the Pardon Attorney United States Department of Justice 1425 New York Ave NW, Suite 11000, Washington, DC 20530.

See our Office Locations.

Supervision in the federal system is:

• A core responsibility of U.S. probation and pretrial services officers, along with investigation.
• A way to monitor the activities and behavior of people released to the community by the federal courts or paroling authorities.
• An opportunity to help offenders reintegrate into the community following a period of incarceration.
• In the case of probation, a punishment that is less severe than imprisonment, but still holds people accountable for breaking the law.
• An alternative to jail or prison that costs less than incarceration and gives people charged with or convicted of federal crimes the opportunity to live with their families, hold jobs, and be productive members of society.

Read more about supervision.

An individual convicted of a felony offense is prohibited from possessing a firearm under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1), but is not prohibited from hunting consistent with state regulations.

Provided that they are not subject to probation/supervised release conditions prohibiting the possession of a dangerous weapon, felons may hunt with bows and/or black powder rifles.

You may request a certified copy of a document by contacting the District Court Clerk’s office.

For more information, please visit their page here: Court Records

The U.S. Probation Office is not authorized to release information regarding payments received and distributed by criminal defendants. Please contact the U.S. District Court Clerk for information if you believe you are owed court-ordered restitution.

The presentence investigation provides the Court information about the offense. But, more importantly, the report allows the Court to learn more about you as an individual including the important people and events that occurred in your life. We are also required to verify information and we need to know how to contact your family members and significant persons in your life. We prefer to speak with these individuals in person, so we will likely visit your home and make other personal contacts with individuals in the community.