Pennsylvania § 6172 - Probation services.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 6172 — Probation services., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6172. Probation services.
(a) General rule.--The department shall have exclusive power to supervise any offender placed on probation by any judge of a court having criminal jurisdiction when the court, by special order, consistent with the regulations of the department, directs supervision by the department.
(b) Presentence investigations.--The department shall make presentence investigations when requested to do so by the court in accordance with the regulations of the department.
(c) In-service training.--The department shall provide in-service training for personnel of county probation offices when requested to do so by the court having jurisdiction of the probation office.
Cross References. Section 6172 is referred to in section 6140 of this title; section 9718.5 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure).
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What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 6172 cover?
Section 6172 ("Probation services.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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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