Probation and parole officers shall:
(1) Investigate all cases referred to them for investigation by the commissioner or by any court in which they are authorized to serve;

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Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 439.480

  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.

(2) Furnish to each person released under their supervision a written statement of the conditions of probation or parole and instruct him regarding the conditions;
(3) Keep informed concerning the conduct and conditions of each person under their supervision and use all suitable methods to aid and encourage them to bring about improvement in their conduct and condition;
(4) Keep detailed records of their work;
(5) Collect and disburse all moneys in accordance with the orders of the commissioner, board, or court;
(6) Keep accurate and complete accounts of all moneys received and disbursed in accordance with orders of the commissioner, board, or court, and give receipts therefor;
(7) Make the reports in writing the court or commissioner may require;
(8) Coordinate their work with that of other social agencies and file identifying information regarding their cases with any social service index or exchange operation in the area to which they are assigned.
Effective: July 14, 1992
History: Amended 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 211, sec. 112, effective July 14, 1992. — Amended 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 344, sec. 48, effective July 15, 1982. — Amended 1980
Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 6, effective July 15, 1980. — Amended 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 74, Art. V, sec. 24(16). — Created 1956 Ky. Acts ch. 101, sec. 24, effective May 18,
1956.