JUVENILE CORRECTIONS – Amends existing law to authorize juvenile probation officers to arrest a juvenile probationer without a warrant for probation violations in certain instances.

S 1259 allows Idaho juvenile probation officers to arrest a juvenile probationer without a warrant when they personally witness a probation violation (e.g., breaking rules set by the court). This changes current law, which typically requires a warrant for such arrests, by granting officers immediate authority for observed violations. The bill specifies this applies only to violations seen in person and does not alter other arrest procedures or juvenile detention rules. It takes effect on July 1, 2026.