What are the arrest powers of probation officers in Pennsylvania?

Under PA Act 277, August 6, 1963, and amended by PA Act 1992-117, December 4, 1992, probation/parole officers shall have the powers of Peace Officers in the performance of their duties and shall have police powers and authority throughout the Commonwealth to arrest with or without warrant any person on probation, intermediate punishment or parole for any violation of probation, intermediate punishment or parole.

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1. What is the difference between probation and parole?
2. What is the difference between a county and a state sentence?
3. What is ARD?
4. After I complete the ARD program, how do I get my charges expunged?
5. What are the general conditions of Probation/Parole supervision in York County?
6. What are the arrest powers of probation officers in Pennsylvania?
7. How do I find out who the assigned probation officer is for an individual?
8. May someone on probation/parole or intermediate punishment leave the state?
9. How can I find out how much I owe for costs, fines, and restitution?
10. Where are fines, court costs, and restitution paid?
11. What happens if I do not pay my total in full before I come off probation?
12. I have an after hour emergency, what do I do?