The commissioner, with the approval of the secretary and the Governor, shall appoint a person charged with the administration of probation and parole laws, who, with the approval of the commissioner, shall appoint a number of probation and parole officers and other employees sufficient to administer the provisions of KRS § 439.250 to KRS § 439.560; but no employee shall be appointed except in the manner hereinafter provided. The person charged with the administration of probation and parole laws shall have attained at least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, and, in addition, shall be a person with training and experience in probation, parole or other related form of welfare work.
Effective: July 14, 1992
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Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 439.310

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

History: Amended 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 211, sec. 94, effective July 14, 1992. — Amended
1982 Ky. Acts ch. 344, sec. 41, effective July 15, 1982. — Amended 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1980. — Amended 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 74, Art. V, sec. 26. — Created 1956 Ky. Acts ch. 101, sec. 7, effective May 18, 1956.

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