A judge may release a person from probation early for most cases at 1/3 time, when it is in the best interest of society and the probationer. This is discretionary. However, areview at 1/2 time is mandatory upon request. Even though this type of review is mandatory upon request, however, a probationer does not have a right to early termination. Instead, it is purely discretionary on the part of the judge to allow someone to be released from probation early.