# A.R.S. § 12-256: 12-256 Probation officers; enforcement of pretrial release conditions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T12_C2_A6_S256

## Section

- **Citation:** A.R.S. § 12-256
- **Heading:** 12-256 Probation officers; enforcement of pretrial release conditions
- **Jurisdiction:** Arizona
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Arizona Code / Title 12 / Chapter 2 / Article 6 / Section 256

## Text

12-256. Probation officers; enforcement of pretrial release conditions

An adult probation officer may serve warrants, make arrests and bring persons who are subject to the supervision of pretrial services and who are alleged to have violated a condition of pretrial release before the court. A probation officer enforcing pretrial release conditions has the authority of a peace officer in the performance of the officer's duties.

## Nearby sections

- [A.R.S. § 12-251 12-251 Adult probation officers and support staff; appointment; qualifications](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T12_C2_A6_S251.md)
- [A.R.S. § 12-252 12-252 Salaries and expenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T12_C2_A6_S252.md)
- [A.R.S. § 12-253 12-253 Powers and duties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T12_C2_A6_S253.md)
- [A.R.S. § 12-254 12-254 Chief adult probation officer; duties; other officers' duties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T12_C2_A6_S254.md)
- [A.R.S. § 12-255 12-255 Private enterprise probation services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T12_C2_A6_S255.md)
- [A.R.S. § 12-256 12-256 Probation officers; enforcement of pretrial release conditions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T12_C2_A6_S256.md)

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