Section 457: Duties of probation officers

(1) A probation officer shall, subject to the directions of the court:
(a) where the person on probation is not actually with the probation officer, visit or receive reports on the person under supervision at such reasonable intervals as may be specified in the probation order or subject as the probation officer may think fit;
(b) see that he observes the conditions of his recognizance;
(c) report to the court as to his behaviour; and
(d) advise, assist, and befriend him and when necessary to endeavour to find him suitable employment.
(2) The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, or of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja shall make regulations with respect to the appointment of probation officers, including designation of persons of good character as probation officers from which list a court within the district or division of the probation officer resides may make its appointment under section 455 of this Act.