Section Section 14
Duties of probation officers: A probation officer shall, subject to such conditi
14. Duties of probation officers: A probation officer shall, subject to such conditions and restrictions, as may be prescribed; inquire, in accordance with any directions of court, into the circumstances or home surroundings of any person accused of an offence with a view to assist the court in determining the most suitable method of dealing with him and submit reports to the court; supervise probationers and other persons placed under his supervision and, where necessary, endeavour to find them suitable employment; advise and assist offenders in the payment of compensation Or costs ordered by the Court; advise and assist, in such cases and in such manner as may be prescribed, persons who have been released under section 4; and perform such other duties as may be prescribed.
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