Section 791.9920. Supervision of probationer; notice of conditions; methods of supervision; modification of order.

(1) When an offender is placed on probation, the supervising probation agent shall provide the offender with a copy of the  order   and inform the offender of the statutory conditions, as well as all of the terms and conditions contained in the order, and the possible consequences of a failure to adhere to the conditions of probation.

(2)     For  the  purpose   of  monitoring   the  probationer's     adjustment    while        on probation, the probation agent may:

(a)   Inquire into the probationer's employment status, including, but not limited to, the probationer's performance on the job, relationships with fellow employees, and relationships with supervisors.

(b)   Conduct interviews with probationer, members of the  probationer's family, and acquaintances.

(c)     Make other reasonable inquiries to determine whether the objectives of probation are being met.

(3)   Whenever it appears to the probation agent that  a  modification   of the  terms or conditions of probation is necessary  to  achieve  the objectives of probation, the agent may petition the sentencing court for a modification of the probation order. The petition shall contain  a  clear statement of the requested modification and the reason for the change. The probation agent shall provide the probationer with a copy of the modified order of probation and shall explain the changes  made  by  the   modified order to the probationer.

History: 1979 AC.