KRS 533.050: Arrest of defendant on probation or conditional discharge -- Notice and

hearing -- Exception under KRS 439.3108.

(1) At any time before the discharge of the defendant or the termination of the sentence

of probation or conditional discharge:

(a) The co urt may summon the defendant to appear before it or may issue a

warrant for his arrest upon a finding of probable cause to believe that he has

failed to comply with a condition of the sentence; or

(b) A probation officer, or peace officer acting at the dir ection of a probation

officer, who sees the defendant violate the terms of his probation or

conditional discharge may arrest the defendant without a warrant.

(2) Except as provided in KRS 439.3108, the court may not revoke or modify the

conditions of a sentence of probation or conditional discharge except after a hearing

with defendant represented by counsel and following a written notice of the grounds

for revocation or modification.