237 Pa. Code r. 195

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024

Rule 195 - Powers, Duties, and Training of a Juvenile Probation Officer

A.Powers and Duties of a Juvenile Probation Officer. Subject to any limitation imposed by the court, a juvenile probation officer shall:

1) take children, juveniles, and minors into custody pursuant to:

a) The Juvenile Act, 42 Pa.C.S. §§ 6304 and 6324;

b) The Child Protective Services Law (CPSL), 23 Pa.C.S. §§ 6301et seq.;

c) a bench warrant as set forth in Rules 140, 141, and 1140; or

d) Rule 1202;

2) authorize detention or shelter care for a juvenile, and the shelter care of a child, pursuant to 42 Pa.C.S. §§ 6304, 6325, or 6331;

3) receive and examine written allegations unless the District Attorney has elected to receive and approve all written allegations pursuant to Rule 231(B);

4) make appropriate referrals for informal adjustment, consent decree, or other diversionary programs;

5) file petitions if diversionary programs are not appropriate unless the District Attorney has elected to file all petitions pursuant to Rule 330(A);

6) make investigations, reports, including social studies pursuant to Rule 513, and recommendations to the court;

7) make appropriate referrals to private and public agencies, psychological or psychiatric providers, drug and alcohol facilities or programs, or any other necessary treatments or programs;

8) communicate to the court and parties, and facilitate any special needs, including health and education, of the juvenile;

9) supervise and assist a juvenile placed on probation or a child under the court's protective supervision or care;

10) search the person and property of juveniles pursuant to 42 Pa.C.S. § 6304(a.1);

11) regularly oversee and visit juveniles in placement facilities;

12) report suspected child abuse pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S. § 6311;

13) receive allegations that a child has failed to satisfy penalties for violating compulsory school attendance, as permitted by local rule; and

14) perform any other functions as designated by the court.

B.Limitations on Powers and Duties. The President Judge of each judicial district may limit the power and duties of its juvenile probation officers by local rule.

C.Training. Within 180 days after being appointed or employed, a juvenile probation officer shall be trained on:

1) The Juvenile Act;

2) The Pennsylvania Rules of Juvenile Court Procedure;

3) The Child Protective Services Law (CPSL); and

4) any local procedures.

237 Pa. Code r. 195

The provisions of this Rule 195 amended December 21, 2018, effective 5/1/2019, 49 Pa.B. 208, 610.