As amended through June 1, 2022
Rule 710 - Arrest And Processing Of Probation/Parole Violators(A) When a duly appointed probation/parole officer has conducted an investigation which reveals that a violation(s) of conditions of probation/parole has been committed by the offender, that offender may be arrested by a probation /parole officer or by any Peace Officer in the Commonwealth authorized to make arrests, or in the case of an offender who has absconded the Commonwealth, an arrest warrant shall be submitted to the proper police agency for processing as per normal procedures. Following arrest, the filing probation/parole officer shall request a Gagnon I Hearing before the hearing officer, which shall be held within three (3) Court business days if the offender is committed to the Washington County Correctional Facility. The procedure set forth in Local 708 shall then be followed.(B) Should the filing probation/parole officer determine that there was a violation of the offender's probation/parole but an arrest is not warranted, a Gagnon I Hearing shall be scheduled as soon as possible following discovery of the violation(s), and the procedure set forth in Local 708 shall then be followed. Notice of the Gagnon I Hearing, and the hearing date, shall be served upon the offender by the filing probation/parole officer within 10 business days.