Ky. Rev. Stat. § 196.075 : ECONOMIC SECURITY AND PUBLIC WELFARE — CORRECTIONS —GENERAL PROVISIONS — Probation and parole functions TEXT PDF The department, under the direction of the commissioner, shall exercise the functions vested in the department relating to probation and parole. The commissioner shall promulgate administrative regulations governing parolees and shall have the same powers of arrest as probation and parole officers. KRS 196.075 Effective:6/26/2007 Amended 2007, Ky. Acts ch. 85, sec. 225, effective6/26/2007. -- Amended 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 211, sec. 22, effective 7/14/1992. -- Amended 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 344, sec. 6, effective 7/15/1982. -- Amended 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 74, Art. V, sec. 24(15), (19). -- Created 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 96, sec. 5.