It is the duty of probation officers—
(a)to supervise the probationers and other persons placed under their supervision and to advise, assist and befriend them;
(b)with a view to assisting the court in determining the most suitable method of dealing with a person’s case, to inquire (in accordance with any directions of the court) into, and make reports on, his circumstances or home surroundings;
(c)to advise, assist and befriend, in such cases and in such manner as may be prescribed, persons who have been released from custody; and
(d)to perform such other duties as may be prescribed.
The conditions of service of probation officers shall be such as the Secretary of State may from time to time determine.
(1)Where a probation officer is appointed for more than one probation area—
(a)his salary and any expenses incurred by him or by a probation committee in respect of the performance of his duties; and
(b)any expenses incurred in respect of a superannuation allowance, gratuity or compensation payable under any regulations under section 7 of the M1Superannuation Act 1972 to or in respect of that officer or any clerk appointed to assist him,
shall be apportioned between the probation committees for the areas for which he is appointed in such manner as may be agreed between those committees or (in default of agreement) determined by the Secretary of State.
(2)Before any agreement is made under this section, the committees concerned shall consult the responsible authorities for the probation areas concerned.
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