The Arizona Revised Statutes have been updated to include the revised sections from the 57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session. Please note that the next update of this compilation will not take place until after the conclusion of the 58th Legislature, 1st Regular Session, which convenes in January 2027.
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1. Make and file a complete record of persons who are placed under suspended sentence by the court and of all reports that are made to the adult probation officer in writing or in person, in accordance with the conditions imposed by the court.
2. Exercise general supervision and observation over persons who are under suspended sentence and supervision pursuant to section 13-3994, subject to control and direction by the court.
3. Serve warrants, make arrests and bring persons before the court who are under suspended sentences. The adult probation officer has the authority of a peace officer in the performance of the adult probation officer's duties.
4. Investigate cases that are referred to the adult probation officer for investigation by the court in which the adult probation officer is serving and report to the court. In an investigation for a presentence report, the adult probation officer shall promptly inquire into the circumstances of the offense and the convicted person's history of delinquency or criminality, social history, employment history, family situation, economic status, education and personal habits. The adult probation officer shall also promptly inquire into the physical, emotional and financial impact of the offense on the victim and the emotional and financial impact of the offense on the victim's immediate family and shall notify the victim or the victim's immediate family of the right to appear personally or by counsel at any aggravation or mitigation proceeding.
5. Secure and keep a complete identification record of every person who is released under a suspended sentence and a written statement of the conditions of the suspension.
6. Obtain and assemble information that concerns the conduct of persons who are placed under suspended sentence and report the information to the court.
7. Bring defaulting probationers into court when in the adult probation officer's judgment the conduct of the probationer justifies the court to revoke suspension of the sentence.