Maine § 2804-M. - Probation and parole officer basic training and certification
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 2804-M. — Probation and parole officer basic training and certification, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2804-M.. Probation and parole officer basic training and certification
1. Training and certification required. Beginning July 1, 2025, as a condition to the continued employment of a person hired as a probation and parole officer, that person shall successfully complete, within the first 12 months of employment, a basic training course approved by the board and meet the certification standards established by the board pursuant to section 2803‑A, subsection 5‑C. Thereafter, as a condition to continued employment as a probation and parole officer, the officer shall satisfactorily maintain the basic certification. The board, under extenuating and emergency circumstances in individual cases, may extend the 12-month period for not more than 180 days. The board, in individual cases, may waive basic training requirements when the facts indicate that an equivalent course has been successfully completed in another state or federal jurisdiction.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Maine Revised Statutes § 2804-M. cover?
Section 2804-M. ("Probation and parole officer basic training and certification") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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