Sec. 3.5. A probation officer may not carry a handgun in any vehicle or on or about the probation officer's body while acting in the scope of employment as a probation officer unless all of the following conditions are met:
(1) The appointing court enters an order authorizing the probation officer to carry the handgun while on duty.
(2) The probation officer successfully completes a handgun safety course certified by the law enforcement training board under IC 5-2-1-9(n).
As added by P.L.45-2001, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.4-2017, SEC.3; P.L.175-2022, SEC.2.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 13. Probation and Parole
Chapter 1. Probation Administration
11-13-1-2. Administrative Personnel; Appointment; Term; Salaries
11-13-1-3. Probation Officers; Mandatory Duties
11-13-1-3.5. Probation Officers; Requirements for Carrying Handgun
11-13-1-3.8. Applicability of Ic 34-13-3
11-13-1-4. Probation Department; Annual Compilation of Statistical Information; Contents
11-13-1-5. Probation Officers; Permissive Powers
11-13-1-6. Probation Standards and Practices Advisory Committee; Establishment; Membership
11-13-1-9. Powers and Duties of Judicial Conference; Standards
11-13-1-10. Conferences and Workshops; Expenses for Attendance