Arizona § 8-353 - Juvenile intensive probation teams; duties; caseload limit

§ 8-353. Juvenile intensive probation teams; duties; caseload limit

A. The director of juvenile court services in each county, with approval of the presiding juvenile court judge of the superior court, shall appoint juvenile intensive probation teams that may consist of the following:

1. One juvenile probation officer.

2. Two juvenile probation officers.

3. One juvenile probation officer and one surveillance officer.

4. One juvenile probation officer and two surveillance officers.

B. A one person juvenile intensive probation team shall supervise not more than fifteen juveniles at one time. A two person juvenile intensive probation team shall supervise not more than twenty-five juveniles at one time. A three person juvenile intensive probation team shall supervise not more than forty juveniles at one time.

C. The juvenile intensive probation team shall do all of the following:

1. Secure and keep a complete identification record of each juvenile supervised by the team and a written statement of the conditions of the probation.

2. Exercise close supervision and observation over juveniles who are ordered to participate in the intensive probation program including both of the following:

(a) Visual contact with each juvenile at least four times per week or as otherwise deemed appropriate.

(b) Routine contact or verification with the juvenile's school, employer, community restitution agency or treatment program as deemed appropriate.

3. Obtain and maintain information concerning the conduct of the juvenile participating in the intensive probation program.

4. Monitor the payment of restitution and monetary obligations imposed by the court.

5. Perform any other responsibilities required by the terms and conditions imposed by the court.

D. The juvenile intensive probation team may supervise additional juveniles on probation if the director of juvenile court services determines that the juveniles require additional supervision or pose a greater than normal risk to the community and the intensive probation team's total caseload does not exceed the limits prescribed in subsections A and B of this section.