This bill amends Section 20-516 of the Idaho Code to grant juvenile probation officers the authority to arrest juvenile probationers without a warrant for probation violations that occur in their presence. The new language specifies that these officers will have the same powers as misdemeanor probation officers, allowing them to execute court-issued warrants and transport juvenile probationers as necessary. Additionally, the bill clarifies the handling of status offenses, which include truancy and alcohol age violations, ensuring that status offenders are not placed in jail facilities but rather in juvenile shelter care facilities.

The bill also includes several technical corrections, such as changing the phrasing from "under" to "pursuant to" in reference to alcohol age violations. It establishes that juveniles taken into custody must be fingerprinted and photographed, with provisions for expungement if the court finds good cause. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 20-516