2022 Alaska Statutes
Title 47. Welfare, Social Services, and Institutions
Chapter 12. Delinquent Minors
Article 1. Juvenile Delinquency.
Sec. 47.12.270. Juvenile probation officers.
(a) The department shall employ juvenile probation officers. A juvenile probation officer shall exercise the duties of a probation officer and shall prepare preliminary investigations and assist and advise the court in the furtherance of the welfare and control of a minor under the court's jurisdiction. A juvenile probation officer shall also carry out other duties in the care and treatment of minors that are consistent with the intent of this chapter.
(b) A juvenile probation officer has the powers of a peace officer with respect to the service of process and arresting a minor when
(1) a court has issued an arrest warrant;
(2) there is probable cause to believe the minor has violated conditions of conduct or probation; or
(3) probable cause exists for believing that the minor has escaped from or unlawfully evaded a placement made under AS 47.12.120(b)(1).
