Campbell v. State

Adams, Judge.

We granted Eldon Campbell’s application seeking discretionary review of the trial court’s order revoking the balance of his probation. Campbell argues that the trial court erred in tolling his sentence because the State failed to meet the requirements for tolling set forth in OCGA § 42-8-36. We agree and reverse.

Campbell was convicted of theft by conversion and sentenced to five years probation in December 1998. Campbell was also ordered to pay restitution and a monthly probation fee.

A warrant for his arrest was issued June 5, 2000, after Campbell’s probation officer submitted an…