At presentence and intake, probation officers should attempt to identify offenders infected by or at high risk for contracting AIDS. This can be done through a review of their criminal and medical histories as well as questions about their sexual orientation and recent health. Probation officers should offer appropriate recommendations to the court at presentencing and postsentencing stages regarding special conditions for at-risk and infected offenders. Probation officers in contact with infected offenders should be updated on medical knowledge about AIDS. Unless the probationer's condition warrants special precautions, it is unacceptable for an officer to refuse direct contact with infected or at-risk probationers. Probation officers should expect that their role will be greatly expanded when working with AIDS cases because of increased probationer needs. Agency-sponsored training of officers regarding AIDS should encompass the medical, psychological, pharmacological, and social aspects of the syndrome. 11 references.