Visits to and meetings with probationer

A Community Rehabilitation Officer shall, subject to any directions given by the court (whether in the probation order or otherwise) or the Probation Committee, visit the home of the probationer and make inquiry as to his behaviour, mode of life and employment. The officer shall keep in close touch with the probationer and shall for the first month of probation meet the probationer (unless the court otherwise direct) at least once a week; afterwards the number of visits or meetings shall depend on the conduct and mode of life of the probationer– Provided that in the cases of persons under 16, regard shall be had to the desirability of such visits or meetings taking place at least once a fortnight during the first six months of the order.