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course of treatment or would deteriorate if untreated. (b) A court shall review a placement made under this section at least once every 90 days. The court may authorize the department to continue the placement of the minor in a secure residential psychiatric treatment center if the court finds, based on the testimony of a mental health professional, that the conditions or symptoms that resulted in the initial order have not ameliorated to such an extent that the minor's needs can be met in a less restrictive setting and that the minor's mental condition could be improved by the course of treatment or would deteriorate if untreated. (c) The department shall transfer a minor from a secure residential psychiatric treatment center to another appropriate placement if the mental health professional responsible for the minor's treatment determines that the minor would no longer benefit from the course of treatment or that the minor's treatment needs could be met in a less restrictive setting. The department shall notify the minor, the minor's parents or guardian, and the minor's guardian ad litem of a determination and transfer made under this subsection. (d) In this section, “likely to cause serious harm” has the meaning given in AS 47.30.915. Sec. 47.12.260. Releasing minors after commitment. A minor found to be a juvenile delinquent who by conduct gives sufficient evidence of having reformed may be released at any time under the conditions and regulations that the department considers proper, if it appears to the satisfaction of the department that there is a reasonable probability that the minor will remain at liberty without violating the law. Sec. 47.12.270. Juvenile probation officers. (a) The department shall employ juvenile probation officers. A juvenile probation officer shall exercise the duties of a probation officer and shall prepare preliminary investigations and assist and advise the court in the furtherance of the welfare and control of a minor under the court's jurisdiction. A juvenile probation officer shall also carry out other duties in the care and treatment of minors that are consistent with the intent of this chapter. (b) A juvenile probation officer has the powers of a peace officer with respect to the service of process and arresting a minor when (1) a court has issued an arrest warrant; (2) there is probable cause to believe the minor has violated conditions of conduct or probation; or (3) probable cause exists for believing that the minor has escaped from or unlawfully evaded a placement made under AS 47.12.120(b)(1). Article 2. Information And Records. Sec. 47.12.300. Court records. (a) The court shall make and keep records of all cases brought before it. (b) The court shall forward a record of adjudication of a violation of an offense listed in AS