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What are the arrest powers of probation officers in Pennsylvania?

April 26, 2017arrest Officers Pennsylvania powers Probation

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What are the arrest powers of probation officers in Pennsylvania?

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Under PA Act 277, August 6, 1963 and amended by PA Act 1992-117, December 4, 1992, probation/parole officers shall have the powers of Peace Officers in the performance of their duties and shall have police powers and authority throughout the Commonwealth to arrest with or without warrant any person on probation, intermediate punishment or parole for any violation of probation, intermediate punishment or parole.