Utah Admin. Code R156-50-601 - Private Probation Services Standards - Probation Supervision

In accordance with Subsection 58-50-9(5), the private probation services standards for probation supervision are established and defined as follows:

(1) A private probation provider shall perform the following minimum services for each client referred by the court:

(a) conduct an initial client interview that includes an evidence-based risk/needs screening, and establish a plan of supervision (the "case plan");

(b) if indicated necessary by the risk/needs screening, conduct a risk/needs assessment using an evidence-based assessment tool;

(c) review the court order with the client and have the client sign the probation agreement;

(d) review with the client:

(i) the court ordered fines and other financial obligations; and

(ii) the fees for services to be charged to the client, pursuant to Section R156-50-604;

(e) after the initial client interview and any risk/needs assessment, conduct an individual, face-to-face interview with the client in accordance with the case plan and any risk/needs assessment as often as necessary to determine that the client is in compliance with the probation agreement and case plan, and not less than:

(i) monthly for a high risk client;

(ii) every two months for a moderate risk client; and

(iii) every three months for a low risk client; and

(f) submit written reports as required by the court.

(2) A private probation provider shall post a notice of grievance procedures in a conspicuous location at the provider's place(s) of business, or make that notice otherwise available to each client. The notice shall include information on how to contact and file a complaint with the Division's investigation office.

(3) A private probation provider shall report to the court within three working days, or as directed by the court:

(a) any new known criminal law violations committed by the client; and

(b) any failure by the client to comply with the terms and conditions of the probation agreement, including payment of fines or other financial obligations.

(4)

(a) At least 30 business days prior to the date of termination of any supervised probation, a private probation provider shall notify in writing the court and the office of the prosecuting attorney ; and

(b) include with the notification a report outlining the client's compliance with terms and conditions of the probation agreement including payment of any fines and other financial obligations.

(5)

(a) At least 30 business days prior to an early termination date, a private probation provider shall submit a report to the court with supporting rationale for early termination based on the Utah Sentencing Commission's Supervision Length Guidelines; and

(b) include in the report:

(i) Recent Response and Incentive Matrix (RIM) History;

(ii) information on any new criminal conduct;

(iii) Case Action Plan (CAP) or risk reduction progress;

(iv) treatment and programming progress;

(v) restitution payment history;

(vi) employment history, residence, and any other relevant factors;

(vii) a recommendation on the termination of supervision; and

(viii) for a client convicted of a sexual offense, the results from an exit polygraph conducted to determine any inappropriate conduct while on probation.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R156-50-601

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2019-17, effective 8/8/2019