NCJ Number
85556
Journal
Journal of Probation and Parole Issue: 13 Dated: (Fall 1981) Pages: 7-11
Date Published
1981
Length
5 pages
Annotation
Judicial intervention on behalf of inmates is growing. Probation and parole officers must now be more careful to avoid violating their client's rights as interpreted by the courts.
Abstract
Beginning in the 1960's numerous suits were filled by prisoners, and many of them were decided in the petitioner's favor. It is anticopated that the officer's liability will increase as probationers and parolees become increasingly aware of their rights and as the offender's access to courts for redressing grievances becomes clearly recognized. Probation and parole officers may be subject to legal suits stemming from conditions imposed by the court or the parole board. One area of probation work which is highly sensitive to liability is the preparation of presentence investigation reports. The article cites numerous judicial decisions raising the liability issue. It suggests that authorities take steps to protect probation and parole personnel against accusations. Footnotes and seven references are included.