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| (1) A probation order shall be in force for such period as may be specified by the court in the order, not being less than one year or more than three years from the date on which the order is made. |
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| (2) Where any probation order has been expressed to be in force for any period less than three years, the. court by which the order was made may, if it considers it expedient so to do, whether on application made to the court for the purpose by the Commissioner of Probation Services or a probation officer or otherwise, summon the offender and his surety, if any, and extend the period specified in the order, so, however, that the duration of the order shall not in any case be extended beyond a period of three years from the date on which the order was made. |
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