Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 105 - GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
Chapter 105-2 - MISDEMEANOR PROBATION OVERSIGHT UNIT
Rule 105-2-.15 - Money Collection
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
No probation entity or individual shall assess or collect from a probationer or disburse any funds, except as authorized by written order of the court, as authorized by the written service agreement, or as required by State law.
(a) A current schedule and priority of all probation fees, authorized through a service agreement, must be filed by the probation entity with MPOU and comply with applicable laws and rules.
(b) No probation entity or individual may offer any program services or components for an additional fee unless the fee is authorized by the probation entity's service agreement and has been ordered by the court, or as required by State law.
(c) It shall be the duty of the probation entity to collect and disburse funds and faithfully keep the records of accounts as required by the court, MPOU, and State law.
(d) No probation entity or individual shall require collection of probation supervision fees prior to providing services.
(e) The failure to adhere to any of these requirements in (a) through (d) above shall subject the probation entity and individuals to sanctions as provided in these rules.
O.C.G.A. §§ 42-8-106.1, 17-10-1.
