2006 Kentucky Revised Statutes - .060   Duties of probation officers.

605.060 Duties of probation officers. Probation officers of the court shall: (1)  Except as otherwise provided in KRS Chapter 645, make investigations as provided in this chapter; (2)  Be present in court to represent the interest of the child when the cases investigated by them are heard, furnish such information as may be required, advise the court as to the proper disposition of the case and take such charge of the child before and after the hearings as may be ordered; (3)  Visit and supervise children placed on probation and as far as practicable, aid and encourage such children, by friendly advice and admonition, to keep terms of their probation, and provide for their rehabilitation; (4)  Make such reports and records as may be required by the court; (5)  Supervise the transfer of children to and from homes or facilities as directed by the court; and (6)  Work in cooperation with the representatives of the cabinet. Effective: April 10, 1988 History: Amended 1988 Ky. Acts ch. 350, sec. 5, effective April 10, 1988. -- Created 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 423, sec. 9, effective July 1, 1987.