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Statutes > Missouri > T38 > C559 > 559_016Terms of probation--extension.
559.016. 1. Unless terminated as provided in section 559.036, theterms during which each probation shall remain conditional and be subjectto revocation are:
(1) A term of years not less than one year and not to exceed fiveyears for a felony;
(2) A term not less than six months and not to exceed two years for amisdemeanor;
(3) A term not less than six months and not to exceed one year for aninfraction.
2. The court shall designate a specific term of probation at the timeof sentencing or at the time of suspension of imposition of sentence.
3. The court may extend a period of probation, however, no more thanone extension of any probation may be ordered except that the court mayextend the total time on probation by one additional year by order of thecourt if the defendant admits he or she has violated the conditions of hisor her probation or is found by the court to have violated the conditionsof his or her probation. Total time on any probation term, including anyextension, shall not exceed the maximum term as established in subsection 1of this section plus one additional year if the defendant admits or thecourt finds that the defendant has violated the conditions of his or herprobation.
(L. 1977 S.B. 60, A.L. 1989 H.B. 408, A.L. 1995 H.B. 424, A.L. 2005 H.B. 353)
