CHAPTER 195

An Act to amend and reenact § 16-172.75, as amended, of the Code of
Virginia, relating to the powers, duties and functions of probation

officers.
[H 517]
Approved March 10, 1954
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That § 16-172.75, as amended, of the Code of Virginia be amended
and reenacted, as follows:

§ 16-172.75. In addition to any other powers and duties imposed on
them by this law, probation officers appointed hereunder shall:

(1) Investigate all cases referred to him by the judge or any person
designated by the judge so to do, and shall render reports of such investiga-
tion as required;

(2) Supervise such persons as are placed under his supervision and
shall keep informed concerning the conduct and condition of every
person under his supervision by visiting, requiring reports and in other
ways, and shall report thereon as required;

(214) Under the general supervision of the judge investigate com-
plaints and accept for informal supervision cases * wherein such handling
would best serve the interests of all concerned;

(3) Use all suitable methods not inconsistent with conditions im-
posed by the court to aid and encourage persons on probation and to bring
about improvement in their conduct and condition;
(4) Furnish to each person placed on probation a written statement
of the conditions of their probation and shall instruct him regarding the
same;

(5) Keep records of his work and perform such other duties as the
judge or other person designated by him or the Director shall require;

(6) Have the authority of a police officer.