Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 18 : Section 3565


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 3565. Revocation of probation

      (a) Continuation or Revocation. - If the defendant violates a
    condition of probation at any time prior to the expiration or
    termination of the term of probation, the court may, after a
    hearing pursuant to Rule 32.1 of the Federal Rules of Criminal
    Procedure, and after considering the factors set forth in section
    3553(a) to the extent that they are applicable - 
        (1) continue him on probation, with or without extending the
      term or modifying or enlarging the conditions; or
        (2) revoke the sentence of probation and resentence the
      defendant under subchapter A.

      (b) Mandatory Revocation for Possession of Controlled Substance
    or Firearm or Refusal To Comply With Drug Testing. - If the
    defendant - 
        (1) possesses a controlled substance in violation of the
      condition set forth in section 3563(a)(3);
        (2) possesses a firearm, as such term is defined in section 921
      of this title, in violation of Federal law, or otherwise violates
      a condition of probation prohibiting the defendant from
      possessing a firearm;
        (3) refuses to comply with drug testing, thereby violating the
      condition imposed by section 3563(a)(4); (!1) or

        (4) as a part of drug testing, tests positive for illegal
      controlled substances more than 3 times over the course of 1
      year;

    the court shall revoke the sentence of probation and resentence the
    defendant under subchapter A to a sentence that includes a term of
    imprisonment.
      (c) Delayed Revocation. - The power of the court to revoke a
    sentence of probation for violation of a condition of probation,
    and to impose another sentence, extends beyond the expiration of
    the term of probation for any period reasonably necessary for the
    adjudication of matters arising before its expiration if, prior to
    its expiration, a warrant or summons has been issued on the basis
    of an allegation of such a violation.



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