KRS 605.060: Duties of probation officers.

Probation officers appointed pursuant to KRS 605.050 shall:

(1) Except as otherwise provided in KRS Chapter 645, make investigations as provided

in this chapter, including the administration of a validated risk and needs

assessment;

(2) Be present in court to represent the interest of the child when the cases investigated

by them are heard, furnish such information as may be required, including the

results of a validated risk and needs assessment, advise the court as to the proper

disposition of the case an d take such charge of the child before and after the

hearings as may be ordered;

(3) Visit and supervise children placed on probation and as far as practicable, aid and

encourage such children, by friendly advice and admonition, to keep terms of their

probation, and provide for their rehabilitation;

(4) Make such reports and records as may be required by the court;

(5) Supervise the transfer of children to and from homes or facilities as directed by the

court; and

(6) Work in cooperation with the representatives of the cabinet.