North Dakota Code 12-59-20 – Probation and parole officers as peace officers
1. Probation and parole officers have the power of a peace officer:
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 12-59-20
- Department: means the department of corrections and rehabilitation. See North Dakota Code 12-55.1-01
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
a. For the purpose of enforcing probation and parole laws; and
b. To enforce the law, conduct investigations, and make arrests for violations of the law on or within any premises under the control of the department of corrections and rehabilitation.
2. Probation and parole officers shall provide assistance to and receive assistance from other law enforcement officers in securing and jailing probation and parole violators and other offenders and in preventing and controlling of criminal activity.
3. Probation and parole officers may supervise sexually dangerous individuals released to community placement on an outpatient basis in accordance with section 25-03.3-24.