Length of PRCS

How long does PRCS supervision last?

PRCS can last a minimum of six months, and a maximum of 3 years.[777] Remember PRCS can end earlier if you do not violate any conditions of your PRCS.[778]

If at any time you abscond (go missing) or are otherwise unavailable for supervision, that amount of time will not count toward the total PRCS period.[779]

a note about ADDING EXTRA (special) conditions of prcs:

The county probation office may send special conditions to CDCR prior to release, but they must be related to your offense. So CDCR can make the PRCS conditions, and then the local county probation office can add to those conditions, if the new conditions are lawful.

  1. 777

    Cal. Penal Code § 3451(a). ↑

  2. 778

    Cal. Penal Code § 3451(a). ↑

  3. 779

    Cal. Penal Code § 3451(b). ↑

Can I get off PRCS early?

It’s possible. If you have no violations of your PRCS, the county probation department that supervises you may discharge you after 6 consecutive months of no violations.[780] But early release from PRCS is discretionary—it’s up to the supervising agency to decide. Most individuals discharge from PRCS within 30 days after serving a continuous year without violations.[781]

  1. 780

    Cal. Penal Code § 3451(a)(1). ↑

  2. 781

    Cal. Penal Code § 3456(a). ↑