Period for Submission of Investigation Report
- The probation officer has 60 days from court order receipt to submit an investigation report on the defendant.
- The court must resolve the probation application within 15 days after receiving the report.
Arrest of Probationer and Subsequent Disposition
- Courts may issue an arrest warrant for a probationer for serious violations of probation conditions.
- Upon arrest, the probationer must be brought to court immediately for a hearing.
- The probationer may be admitted to bail pending the hearing, governed by standard bail rules for crimes.
- The hearing is summary, with the probationer entitled to be informed of charges and present evidence.
- The court is not bound by strict evidentiary rules but assesses relevant facts to determine the charge's truthfulness.
- State representation by a prosecuting officer is required in contested hearings.
- If violation is proven, courts may revoke probation or modify conditions.
- If revoked, the probationer serves the original sentence.
- Orders revoking or modifying probation terms are not appealable.
Effectivity
- This decree takes effect immediately upon approval.
- However, substantive provisions regarding the grant of probation apply starting January 3, 1978.