Subdivision 1.

[Repealed, 1977 c 392 s 14]

Subd. 2.

Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 242.46

  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Probation officers: Screen applicants for pretrial release and monitor convicted offenders released under court supervision.
  • state: extends to and includes the District of Columbia and the several territories. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44

[Repealed, 1977 c 392 s 14]

Subd. 3.Probation services.

The commissioner shall provide probation services to juvenile courts in counties that request it or as required by section 244.19. The commissioner shall cooperate with the judges to provide supervision to probation officers in all counties of not more than 200,000 population, in order to insure high uniform standards of operation. The costs of administrative and supervisory services shall be borne by the state.