(a) The department shall employ juvenile probation officers. A juvenile probation officer shall exercise the duties of a probation officer and shall prepare preliminary investigations and assist and advise the court in the furtherance of the welfare and control of a minor under the court's jurisdiction. A juvenile probation officer shall also carry out other duties in the care and treatment of minors that are consistent with the intent of this chapter.
(b) A juvenile probation officer has the powers of a peace officer with respect to the service of process and arresting a minor when
(1) a court has issued an arrest warrant;
(2) there is probable cause to believe the minor has violated conditions of conduct or probation; or
(3) probable cause exists for believing that the minor has escaped from or unlawfully evaded a placement made under AS 47.12.120(b)(1).
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 47. Welfare, Social Services, and Institutions
Article 1. Juvenile Delinquency.
Sec. 47.12.010. Goal and purposes of chapter.
Sec. 47.12.022. Applicability; inclusion of certain persons as minors.
Sec. 47.12.025. Special provisions for certain persons considered to be minors.
Sec. 47.12.030. Provisions inapplicable.
Sec. 47.12.040. Investigation and petition.
Sec. 47.12.050. Notice to and involvement of parent or guardian.
Sec. 47.12.060. Informal action to adjust matter.
Sec. 47.12.065. Dual sentencing provisions.
Sec. 47.12.070. Summons and custody of minor.
Sec. 47.12.080. Release of minor.
Sec. 47.12.090. Appointment of attorney or guardian ad litem.
Sec. 47.12.100. Waiver of jurisdiction.
Sec. 47.12.105. Detention of minors waived into adult court.
Sec. 47.12.120. Judgments and orders.
Sec. 47.12.130. Predisposition hearing reports.
Sec. 47.12.140. Court dispositional order.
Sec. 47.12.150. Legal custody, guardianship, and residual parental rights and responsibilities.
Sec. 47.12.155. Parental or guardian accountability and participation.
Sec. 47.12.160. Retention of jurisdiction over minor.
Sec. 47.12.170. Enforcement of restitution.
Sec. 47.12.180. Effect of adjudication.
Sec. 47.12.200. Arrest of a minor.
Sec. 47.12.210. Fingerprinting of minors.
Sec. 47.12.220. Appointment of guardian or custodian.
Sec. 47.12.230. Support of minor.
Sec. 47.12.240. Detention of minors.
Sec. 47.12.250. Temporary detention and detention hearing.
Sec. 47.12.255. Placement in secure residential psychiatric treatment centers.