Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1177-02-.03 - UNIFORM CONTRACT STANDARDS

(1) The terms of any contract between a contracting authority of this state and a private probation entity to provide probation services shall state at a minimum:

(a) extent of the services to be rendered by the private entity providing the probation services;

(b) Any requirements for staff qualifications, to include those required by statute and rules, as well as any surpassing those required by statute and rules;

(c) Requirements for criminal record checks of staff in accordance with the requirements of statute and rules;

(d) Policies and procedures for training of staff;

(e) Bonding of staff and liability insurance coverage;

(f) Staffing levels and standards for offender supervision, including frequency and type of contacts with offenders;

(g) Procedures for handling the collection of all court ordered fines, fees, and restitution, and for handling court ordered community service and treatment;

(h) Procedures for handling indigent offenders to ensure placement of such offenders despite their inability to pay;

(i) Circumstances under which revocation of an offender's probation may be recommended;

(j) Reporting and record keeping requirements; and

(k) Default and contract termination procedures.

Notes

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1177-02-.03

Original rule filed June 23, 2005; effective September 6, 2005.

Authority: T.C.A. § 16-3-909.