Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 503 - COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL PROBATION ADVISORY COUNCIL
Chapter 503-1 - PROBATION SERVICES
Rule 503-1-.23 - General Probation Entity Responsibilities
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
In addition to meeting all other probation entity requirements, every owner, operator, director or agent is responsible for the following:
(a) Entering into a written contract or agreement with each court for services provided;
(b) Providing services for the supervision, counseling and collection of court-ordered fines of probationers assigned to the probation entity by the court;
(c) The actions of all employees and agents carried out within the scope of employment, whether they are characterized as employees, agents or independent contractors;
(d) Training all employees who have contact with offenders to provide accurate information regarding their probation case and to maintain confidentiality;
(e) Maintaining an employee folder for every employee containing the job application, signed statements required by these rules, training records, law enforcement experience, POST certification, documentation of education, and criminal history record check information;
(f) Prohibit the solicitation of offenders for insurance, legal services, bail bonds, specific clinical evaluations or treatment providers, or any other product or service;
(g) Ensuring the quality of case management and execution of all court orders in a professional manner; and
(h) Complete accountability to the court in reporting the status of probation cases assigned to the probation entity for supervision.
O.C.G.A. Secs. 42-8-101, 42-8-107.
