HB2242: Probationer; arrest without a warrant, timeframe for service of process.

Legislative Summary

Arrest of probationer without a warrant; timeframe for service of process. Provides that upon the arrest of a probationer, the probation officer shall forthwith, but in all cases no later than three business days after the arrest of the probationer, (i) submit a copy of any written statement alleging a violation of the terms and conditions of parole or probation, including all relevant case numbers, to the local attorney for the Commonwealth and the clerk of court for the circuit court responsible for supervision of the probationer and advise such persons of his arrest and (ii) request the circuit court of the sentencing jurisdiction to promptly issue a capias or bench warrant for the alleged violation contained in the written statement.