2005 Vermont Code - § 5551. — Powers and responsibilities of the commissioner regarding juvenile probation

§ 5551. Powers and responsibilities of the commissioner regarding juvenile probation

The commissioner shall be charged with the following powers and responsibilities regarding the administration of juvenile probation:

(1) To maintain supervision of juveniles placed on probation.

(2) To supervise the administration of juvenile probation services, including the authority to enter into contracts with community-based agencies to provide probation services which may include restitution and community service programs, and establish policies and standards and adopt rules regarding juvenile probation investigation, supervision, casework and caseloads, record keeping and the qualification of juvenile probation officers.

(3) To prescribe rules, consistent with any orders of the court, governing the conduct of juveniles on probation. (Added 1993, No. 178 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; amended 1997, No. 33, § 2, eff. May 15, 1997.)