Probation Act (Cap. 446), article 8

8. (1) Subject to the directions of the court by which a probation order is made, it shall be the duty of a probation of ficer - (a) to advise and assist the probationer; (b) to visit and receive reports from the probationer and PROBATION [CAP. 446. 7 other professionals involved in the case, at such reasonable intervals as may be specified in the probation order, or, subject thereto, as the Director may think fit; (c) to plan, monitor, and assist the probationer in fulfilling the conditions of the probation order; (d) to secure the compliance of the offender to any community sanction; (e) to arouse consciousness of the probationer to the harm caused to the victim of crime and society; (f) to report to the court verbally or in writing, at least once every six months, as to the progress of the probation; (g) where necessary, to assist the probationer in furthering appropriate social and educational endeavors; (h) where necessary, to assist the offender in finding suitable employment; (i) to keep detailed records on each person under his care who has been sentenced to a community sanction; (j) to provide verbal or written reports on the progress made by the probationers to the Director; and (k) to act in accordance with the instructions of the Director when a probationer is to be arraigned in court after a breach of the conditions of a community sanction. (2) It shall also be the duty of a probation officer to inquire, in accordance with any directions of the court, into the circumsta nces or home surroundings of any probationer with a view to assistin g the court in determining the most suitable method of dealing wi th the case. Selection of probation officers.