16.1-237 - Powers, duties and functions of probation and parole officers. - Virginia Statutes

§ 16.1-237. Powers, duties and functions of probation and parole officers.

In addition to any other powers and duties imposed by this law, a probationor parole officer appointed hereunder shall:

A. Investigate all cases referred to him by the judge or any persondesignated so to do, and shall render reports of such investigation asrequired;

B. Supervise persons placed under his supervision and shall keep informedconcerning the conduct and condition of every person under his supervision byvisiting, requiring reports and in other ways, and shall report thereon asrequired;

C. Under the general supervision of the director of the court service unit,investigate complaints and accept for informal supervision cases wherein suchhandling would best serve the interests of all concerned;

D. Use all suitable methods not inconsistent with conditions imposed by thecourt to aid and encourage persons on probation or parole and to bring aboutimprovement in their conduct and condition;

E. Furnish to each person placed on probation or parole a written statementof the conditions of his probation or parole and instruct him regarding thesame;

F. Keep records of his work including photographs and perform such otherduties as the judge or other person designated by the judge or the Directorshall require;

G. Have the authority to administer oaths and take acknowledgements for thepurposes of §§ 16.1-259 and 16.1-260 to facilitate the processes of intakeand petition;

H. Have the powers of arrest of a police officer and the power to carry aconcealed weapon when specifically so authorized by the judge; and

I. Determine by reviewing the Local Inmate Data System or the JuvenileTracking System (JTS) upon intake and again prior to discharge whether ablood, saliva, or tissue sample has been taken for DNA analysis for eachoffender required to submit a sample pursuant to § 16.1-299.1 and, if nosample has been taken, require an offender to submit a sample for DNAanalysis.

(Code 1950, § 16.1-208; 1956, c. 555; 1964, c. 516; 1972, c. 708; 1973, c.546; 1974, c. 464; 1977, c. 559; 2001, c. 853; 2007, c. 528; 2009, c. 726.)