14General functions of probation officers
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.