The Elbert County tribune., 1914-10-23

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ton Of such term. or at any time prior
thereto. when the Court shall so or
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Section T. In counties OF over one
hundred thousand population. the Dis
officer for adults.. and the Juvenile
Court one probation officer for adults.
county OF over twenty thousand popu-
Iatiop. where: in the opinion of the
District Court. the necessity exists.
f officer S Tor such such judicial district such
officers shall serve during the pleasure
enu Court tei appointing such officer. Any
probation officers additional to those
provided for by this Act shall be ap-
and in counties Of over one hundred
thousand population. also the Juvenile
missioner miss Sna' OF % their re respective pee i counties
provisions Of this Act. and in case the
least half of such counties shall con-
cur with the Court as to such no.
cessity. Each Court shall make rules
officers. The term County Commis-
sioners" employed herein. In any cities
ticIe Xxx OF the Constitution of this
State. shall refer to that body in such
city, or city and county. performing
the functions OF county commissioners
Section 5. The duties of such pro-
bation officers shall be:
To Investigate and report upon any
case within the provisions hereof: to
take charge of any person. placed on
or other penalties that may be imposed
or ordered by the Court and pay the
same into the registry OF the Court.
keep a record including descriptions
sufficient for Identification of all per-
sons committed to them on probation.
baton. in such form as may be pre-
scribed under this Act or directed by
probationary services as " may be di-
rected by the Court. Paid probation
o6fcers DfSyided Sr for hersn shall In
OF. have ali the powers Of sheriffs and
probation officer Of probationers shall
not be open to the public for inspec-
tion. but may at all times be inspect
torney. sheriff. or by any person when
ordered by the Court.
Section 6. Probation officers shall
teen hundred dollars Isl. 10000 per
annuW. to be fixed by the Court ap-
pointing such officer provided by this
ATT outu SdiiIttS SIiali Dc DdlQ oub
of the county treasury of such county
in monthly installments in the same
manner as the salaries of probation Of
Ulcers In Juvenile or county courts are
paid; provided. where probation Of
ficer Is appointed in a judicial district
the judges % Of Of such SUCH respeetive a distrieyt riy
courts shall ascertain the number of
criminal caoes filed in said court in
calendar year last preceding. and shall
make pro rata estimate based upon
such number of criminal cases filed
from each county. as II relates to the
full annual compensation allowed such
probation officer. and certify such es-
of County Commissioners of each
county. whereupon 1t shall be the
duty of the County Commissioners to
bation officer the pro rata sum so es-
timated for such county on account of
SUCH annual salary: said sum to be
Probation officers shall give a bond
to be approved by the court, in the
sum of three thousand (ss.000.00) dol :
lars In the same manner as clerks OF
courts. conditioned for the faithful per-
formance of their duties.
Section z. Any of such courts may
also appoint discreet persons as .volun-
pensation. who shall have the powers
and perform the duties of probation
to them with their consent. which they
are willing to undertake to aid and
assist. Such volunteer probation Of
practicable work in conjunction with
the regular probation officer and re-
port to the Court when required. Pro-
baton officers caring for Juveniles In
the District Courts also to perform
sss aet sha' Also bs tse dasy
Of probation officers when required
by the Court. on written petition re-
Reformatory or State Penitentiary. to
victs.
Section 8. The probation officers
reports at date to be fixed by the
State Board of Charities and Correc-
'tions. with such detail as may be re-
Board OF Charities and Corrections
shall prepare and furnish to such Off
GERS the necessary blanks for said re-
ports. Such reports shall be filed with
the Court and with the Secretary OF
the State Board of Charities and Cor
the IDENTITY q the individnais @ sVp1oe ON Prose
plies TO the Court shall furnish to the
record books. blanks. stationery and
stamps as may be necessary to prop
eriy perform their duties and carry
clerk of every Court appointing pro-
bntion officer under this Act shall
Charities and Corrections OF the name
residence and business address OF the
officer SO appointed. The said State
Board of Charities and Corrections
shall have the. right. when it deems
there is sufficient cause therefor. to
investigate the conduct and work OF
any probation officer appointed under
the provisions of this Act. In all cases
where such board deems such investi
cation necessary. it shall serve writ
ten. copy, of any charges against any
such probation officer and the time for
the hearing. at which time. not less
than ten days from the time of SERVING
the copy of said charges. such officer
shall have the right to be present In
against such charges. and to be repre-
sented by counsel. II. after such hear
Corrections shall be of the opinion that
such probation officer is for any rea-
so1 Incompetent to discharge the du-
ties of probation officer, such officer
shall be no longer qualified to serve