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Arizona Revised Statutes Title 12. Courts and Civil Proceedings § 12-259.01. Powers and duties

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

An adult surveillance officer shall:

1. Have the authority of a peace officer in the performance of the officer's duties.

2. Under the direction of the chief probation officer:

(a) Exercise supervision and observation over persons who are sentenced to probation, including:

(i) Visual contact with each probationer.

(ii) Contact with the probationer's employer and family.

(b) Report to the court if the probationer engages in conduct constituting an offense.

(c) Monitor the payment of restitution and probation fees and bring before the court any probationer who fails to pay restitution or fees.

(d) Serve warrants, make arrests and bring before the court persons who are under suspended sentence or who have violated the terms of probation.

3. Obtain and assemble information concerning the conduct of persons who are sentenced to probation, including weekly arrest records, and report the information to the court.

4. Bring a defaulting probationer into court if, in the judgment of the adult probation officer, the probationer's conduct justifies revoking probation.

5. Secure and keep a complete identification record of each supervised person and a written statement of the conditions of the person's probation.

6. Perform any other responsibilities that are required by the terms and conditions imposed by the court.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arizona Revised Statutes Title 12. Courts and Civil Proceedings § 12-259.01. Powers and duties - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/az/title-12-courts-and-civil-proceedings/az-rev-st-sect-12-259-01/

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