Section 14 General functions of probation officers.

to supervise the probationers and other persons placed under their supervision and to advise, assist and befriend them;

with a view to assisting the court in determining the most suitable method of dealing with a person’s case, to inquire (in accordance with any directions of the court) into, and make reports on, his circumstances or home surroundings;

to advise, assist and befriend, in such cases and in such manner as may be prescribed, persons who have been released from custody; and

to perform such other duties as may be prescribed.