Arizona Laws 38-1133. Discipline of probation officers
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A. A probation officer is not subject to disciplinary action except for just cause.
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 38-1133
- Disciplinary action: means the dismissal, the demotion or any suspension of a probation officer that is authorized by statute, charter or ordinance and that is subject to a hearing or other procedure by a local merit board, a civil service board or a hearing officer. See Arizona Laws 38-1131
- Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
- including: means not limited to and is not a term of exclusion. See Arizona Laws 1-215
- Just cause: means :
(a) The employer informed the probation officer of the possible disciplinary action resulting from the officer's conduct through agency manuals, employee handbooks, the employer's rules and regulations or other communications to the officer or the conduct was such that the officer should have reasonably known disciplinary action could occur. See Arizona Laws 38-1131
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
- Probation officer: means a surveillance officer, juvenile detention officer or juvenile or adult probation officer, other than a probationary employee, who is employed by this state or a political subdivision of this state. See Arizona Laws 38-1131
B. This section does not apply to:
1. A dismissal or demotion that is for administrative purposes, including a reduction in force.
2. A probation officer who has not completed an initial probationary period if a probationary period is required by the employer.